Promoting physical activity in inactive parents and their children
A Collaborative Theory-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Sedentary Parents and Their Children
This study is testing a new program to help inactive parents and their kids aged 8 to 12 get more active together.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 254 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Jyvaskyla Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jyväskylä, Keski Suomi) |
| Trial ID | NCT06070038 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and test a theory-based behavioral intervention designed to increase physical activity levels among low-active parents and their children aged 8 to 12 years. The intervention will utilize an integrated model based on behavioral theories, particularly self-determination theory and the theory of planned behavior, to guide its development. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a waitlist control group, allowing for a systematic evaluation of the intervention's efficacy. The focus is on addressing the lack of family-based interventions that are grounded in behavioral theory and target low-active families.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents who do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines and have children aged 8 to 12 who also do not meet activity levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are already meeting physical activity guidelines or have physical conditions that prevent safe participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve physical activity levels and overall health outcomes for both parents and children.
How similar studies have performed: While family-based interventions for promoting physical activity are limited, this approach is novel in its strong theoretical foundation and focus on low-active families.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent does not undertake at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity) physical activity each week. * Child does not undertake at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity physical activity each day. * Child is aged between 8 and 12 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Parent reports that either they or their child is currently meeting physical activity guidelines at screening. * Parent states that they or their child has some physical condition that prohibits them from safely participating in physical activity.
Where this trial is running
Jyväskylä, Keski Suomi
- The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences — Jyväskylä, Keski Suomi, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martin Hagger — University of Jyvaskyla
- Study coordinator: Keegan Knittle
- Email: keegan.p.knittle@jyu.fi
- Phone: +358504698252
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.