The Impact of Texas Senate Bill 42 on Middle School Children's Level of Physical Activity (NCT00672815) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Impact of Texas Senate Bill 42 on Middle School Children's Level of Physical Activity
United States141 participantsStarted 2006-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to assess awareness of and adherence to Texas SB42 among a representative sample of public middle schools in Texas; and 2) to assess the impact of SB42 on the frequency of school PE class, the quality of school PE, and prevalence of child self-reported physical activity behaviors and child overweight along the Texas-Mexico border.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study sample consisted of a representative sample of Texas public middle schools (112 schools) as well as a representative sample of Lower Rio Grande Valley middle schools (17 schools).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Middle schools that did not participate in the 2004-2005 School Physical Activity and Nutrition Project.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
key informant questionnaire
Timeframe: April 2006- April 2008
2
System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time
Timeframe: April 2007 - April 2008
3
School Physical Activity Nutrition questionnaire
Timeframe: April 2007 - April 2008
4
body mass index
Timeframe: April 2007 - April 2008
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00672815
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston