Fitness support program for adolescent girls
Go Girls! Fitness Support Group Intervention Effectiveness Study
NA · University of Virginia · NCT02117063
This study tests a fun fitness program for girls aged 10-18 to see if it helps them enjoy exercising more and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Virginia (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Charlottesville, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT02117063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to improve physical activity enjoyment among adolescent girls aged 10-18 who are at risk for weight-related medical issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance. The Go Girls! program offers a fun, non-threatening environment for exercise, encouraging peer support and interaction with medical providers. Participants will engage in weekly dance-based fitness sessions over six months, with assessments of their enjoyment of physical activity and changes in metabolic risk factors. The study will evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data to inform future programming.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female adolescents aged 10-18 with diagnoses of abnormal weight gain, excess weight, insulin resistance, PCOS, premature adrenarche, or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance physical activity levels and enjoyment among adolescent girls, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other interventions targeting physical activity in low-active adolescent girls have shown success, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Ages 10-18 yr * Participating in the Go Girls! program * With diagnoses of abnormal weight gain, excess weight, insulin resistance, PCOS, premature adrenarche, or type 2 diabetes mellitus Exclusion Criteria: - Known pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Charlottesville, Virginia
- Center for Research in Reproduction, University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christine Burt Solorzano, MD — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Melissa Gilrain
- Email: pcos@virginia.edu
- Phone: 434-243-6911
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Abnormal Weight Gain, Excess Weight, Insulin Resistance, Premature Adrenarche, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus