Helping newcomer families in Hamilton access physical activity resources
Official title: SCORE! ACTIVE: Advancing Codesigned Health Promotion and Physical Activity Interventions to Improve Self-Efficacy and Health: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial
Run by Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation · NCT06844786 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether giving newcomer families in Hamilton better access to physical activities can help their kids aged 5 to 11 feel more confident and active over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamilton, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06844786 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are newcomer families in Hamilton with at least one child aged 5 to 11 years who have been in Canada for 10 years or less.
✕Probably not a fit
Families with children already engaged in organized physical activity programs three or more times per week may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The SCORE! ACTIVE trial aims to support newcomer families in Hamilton, Ontario, by providing access to healthy active living (HAL) activities for their children aged 5 to 11. This pragmatic, stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial will involve 14 neighbourhoods, where clusters will sequentially transition from control to intervention conditions. The primary focus is to assess changes in physical activity self-efficacy among children over time, as well as to evaluate the impact of increased access to HAL resources on their behaviours. The study will follow CONSORT guidelines to ensure rigorous reporting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this trial could enhance physical activity levels and self-efficacy in newcomer children, promoting healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention targeting newcomer families is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newcomer families (those who have been in Canada for 10 years or less) with at least 1 child aged 5 up to 11 (11.99 years) living in a Hamilton, Ontario. * At least one parent/guardian born outside of Canada and residing in Canada ≤ 10 years. * Families must be living in one of the designated neighbourhood clusters Exclusion Criteria: * Children participating in organized physical activity programs for 3 or more times per week * Families with involvement with child protection services and/or foster care
Where it's running
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.