Mobile app for family-based physical activity and weight gain prevention
Family Fit: Promoting Family-Based Physical Activity and Weight Gain Prevention Through Mobile Technology
This study is testing a mobile app that helps families with kids aged 9-12 get active together and prevent weight gain over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gainesville, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06148246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and usability of a mobile application designed to promote family-based physical activity and prevent weight gain among parent-child pairs aged 9-12 years. Participants will undergo a 12-week intervention that includes receiving Fitbits and utilizing the app to track and enhance their physical activity levels. The study involves initial orientation, baseline assessments, and follow-up evaluations through questionnaires and accelerometry monitoring. Feedback from participants will be collected to inform future improvements to the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include English-speaking parents or guardians aged 18-65 with a child aged 9-12 who are insufficiently physically active and live within 75 miles of the University of Florida campus.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant, enrolled in structured physical activity programs, or participating in other research studies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could help families increase their physical activity levels and prevent weight gain, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with family-based interventions for physical activity, indicating potential for positive outcomes with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Parent (or legal guardian) must: * Be between 18-65 years old * Use a mobile Apple or Android device (e.g., smartphone, tablet) * Have a mobile data plan or reliable access to home Wi-Fi * Have an active Facebook account 2. Child must: * Be 9-12 years old * Live in the residence of parent (at least 50% of the time) 3. Child and parent must: * Be able to speak and read English. * Be insufficiently physically active (adult: \<150 minutes/week moderate physical activity or \<75 minutes/week vigorous physical activity, child: \<6 days/week of 60 minutes moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity) * Be able to engage in physical activity. * Live within 75 miles of the UF campus Exclusion Criteria: 1. Parent currently, or trying to become, pregnant. 2. Current participation in a structured physical activity or weight loss program (children playing sports will be permitted) 3. Currently enrolled in a research study focused on changing diet or physical activity. 4. Use of weight loss medications 5. Child current use of Fitbit (or similar physical activity device) 6. History of eating disorder 7. One parent and one child per family unit may enroll
Where this trial is running
Gainesville, Florida
- UF College of Health and Human Performance — Gainesville, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Danielle E Jake-Schoffman, PhD — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Danielle E Jake-Schoffman, PhD
- Email: djakeschoffman@ufl.edu
- Phone: (352) 294-1096
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.