Park-based programs for youth mental health and resilience

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

The Fit2Lead prospective cohort study investigates the impact of a park-based afterschool program on the mental health, resilience, and physical fitness of underserved youth aged 12 to 17 in Miami-Dade County. This program includes academic support, sports, meditation, and life skills workshops, aiming to enhance communication and problem-solving skills. The initiative operates in parks located in neighborhoods with high youth crime and poverty, providing free transportation for participants. The study will analyze data collected from participants to assess the program's effectiveness in promoting wellness and preventing violence.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All participants enrolled in the Miami-Dade Fit2Lead study will be included in this secondary analysis
* Aged 12-17 years, residing in Miami-Dade County

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anyone not enrolled in the Miami-Dade Fit2Lead study will be excluded from this secondary analysis
* Aged \<12 or \>17 years, not residing in Miami-Dade County, cannot read and speak in English

Where it's running

• Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Emily D'Agostino — Duke University
• Study coordinator: Emily D'Agostino
• Email: Emily.M.D'Agostino@duke.edu

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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.