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NCT01028144 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

The Active by Choice Today (ACT) Trial to Increase Physical Activity

A Phase 1 study of Obesity and Physical Activity, sponsored by University of South Carolina.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1,422
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01028144 is a Phase 1 study of Obesity and Physical Activity that has completed, run by University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 1,422 participants, above the 818-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (74% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01028144, a Phase 1 study of Obesity and Physical Activity, has completed, sponsored by University of South Carolina.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1,422 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The increasing prevalence of obesity in U.S. children and adolescents is a major health threat to our society, especially among minority and low social economic status (SES) populations. During adolescence physical activity (PA) decreases and is likely an important contributor to the increasing trend in childhood obesity rates. Little evidence suggests that school-based curriculum interventions lead to increases in overall PA. Thus, this proposal will evaluate the efficacy of an innovative motivational and behavioral skills after-school program for promoting increases PA among underserved adolescents (e.g., minorities, low SES). The motivational plus behavioral skills intervention is consistent with Self-Determination (Motivation) Theory and Social Cognitive Theory in that it emphasizes increasing intrinsic motivation and behavioral skills for PA. Adolescents in the intervention take part in developing the program, selecting physical activities that generate fun and interest, and generating their own coping strategies for making effective PA changes during a videotaped session. Preliminary data from our group demonstrates the feasibility of the motivational plus behavioral skills PA program for increasing moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) in underserved adolescents in South Carolina. The proposed project will use a school-based nested cohort design to evaluate efficacy of a 17-week motivational plus behavioral skills program versus typical after-school program (general health education only) on increasing PA in underserved adolescents. Twenty-four middle schools (70 6th graders per school; N=1,680), located in South Carolina will be randomly assigned to one of two after-school programs. The study employs a nested cohort design, with schools, rather than individuals assigned to condition and will be analyzed using repeated measures analysis of covariance techniques as outlined by Murray. We will also examine psychosocial variables (PA self-efficacy, self-concept, motiva

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Physical Activity Program
  • BEHAVIORAL General Health Program

Study Locations (1)

South Carolina

  • University of South Carolina - Columbia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,422 participants
Start Date 2004-07
Est. Completion 2009-05
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of South Carolina

157 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01028144

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01028144 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 1,422 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 818-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (74% higher). The listed sponsor is University of South Carolina, which has 157 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Physical Activity Program is the first listed.

NCT01028144 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01028144 about?

NCT01028144 is a clinical study titled "The Active by Choice Today (ACT) Trial to Increase Physical Activity". The increasing prevalence of obesity in U.S. children and adolescents is a major health threat to our society, especially among minority and low social economic status (SES) populations. During adolescence physical activity (PA) decreases and is likely an important contributor to the increasing tren...

What is the current status of trial NCT01028144?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 1,422 participants. The study started on 2004-07. Estimated completion is 2009-05.

What conditions does trial NCT01028144 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Physical Activity, Exercise.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01028144?

The interventions under investigation include: Physical Activity Program (BEHAVIORAL), General Health Program (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01028144?

This trial is sponsored by University of South Carolina, which has 157 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01028144 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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