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Official title "We Are an Active Family": Promoting Child Physical Activity Through Social Identity Formation in the Family System
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05794789
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of our study is to explore the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) identity formation in the family system as a promotor of long-term PA. The primary research question is: Does a family identity formation condition (with education+planning) result in increased child moderate- to vigorous-intensity PA (MVPA) compared to a standard comparison education and planning condition at six months?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants will be at least one parent with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 12 years.
- Families (parents and/or guardians and children) residing in Greater Victoria, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan, Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby...
- Children that participate in \<60 minutes/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
You likely can't join if
- If child is meeting the current physical activity guidelines \>=60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day.
- If participant does not pass Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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