Promoting physical activity and health in children through afterschool programs
The CHAMP Afterschool Program: Promoting Physical Activity & Health in Children
This study is testing a new afterschool program to see if it can help young children be more active and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 264 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05342701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Children's Health Activity Motor Program (CHAMP) implemented in afterschool programs (ASPs) to enhance physical activity levels among children. The study will involve a randomized cluster, controlled design with 264 participants from K-2 grades, who will engage in the program for 35 minutes a day, 3-4 days a week over 19 weeks. The primary outcomes include changes in physical activity, motor performance, perceived motor competence, health-related physical fitness, and weight status, assessed immediately after the intervention and one year later. The program will be conducted in ASPs located in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 5-8 years who are enrolled in afterschool programs in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area.
Not a fit: Children with syndromes, major illnesses, or disabilities that limit their ability to participate in physical activities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve children's physical activity levels and overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar interventions aimed at increasing physical activity in children, suggesting this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: -Participants must be attending an ASP in the Ann-Arbor/Ypsilanti and Lansing/East Lansing area Exclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with syndromes or diseases that affect PA participation * Participants diagnosed with any major illness, developmental, and/or physical disability that limited their ability to participate in movement and physical activity programs.
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Leah Elizabeth Robinson — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leah E Robinson, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth Tropiano
- Email: etropian@umich.edu
- Phone: 7346155373
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.