Helping parents and children be active together

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines how forming physical activity habits in parents can lead to increased moderate to vigorous physical activity in their children aged 3 to 5 years over a six-month period. Participants will be assigned to different conditions, including a habit formation intervention, to assess its effectiveness compared to standard education and planning approaches. The study also explores whether improvements in family functioning and quality of life are associated with increased physical activity. Additionally, it investigates potential differences in outcomes based on gender, season, and intergenerational factors.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be at least one parent with at least one child between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Families will reside in greater Victoria, British Columbia. Parents can be single parents or co-parents (i.e. we only require one parent and one child to participate). Families will be included if they have at least one parent who will participate and one child between the ages of 3 and 5 who is not meeting current physical activity guidelines (\>=60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. There will be no delimitations to the sample based on socio-economic or ethnic variables.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion Criteria: If child is meeting the current physical activity guidelines \>=60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day.

Where it's running

• Behavioural Medicine Lab
  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ryan Rhodes, PhD — University of Victoria

Similar studies

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.