Get in the GROOVE! (NCT02187939) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Get in the GROOVE!
United States375 participantsStarted 2013-05
Plain-language summary
Get in the GROOVE! will address health disparities impacting underserved youth. Given the alarming rate of overweight and obesity among high school minority youth, the project will focus on middle school with the primary aim of reaching middle school girls before unhealthy habits become firmly ingrained.
The primary aim of the research project is to investigate the impact of two types of summer science enrichment programs (that focus on health and wellness) on middle school girls' self-efficacy, health knowledge, health behaviors, and interest in science. One program will present the curriculum by conventional means (GROOVE condition) while the second program will include the addition of a closed 3-D virtual world environment to reinforce concepts (GROOVE+ condition).
The following hypotheses will be tested in the randomized controlled trial:
1. Upon completion of the summer program, the enhanced summer program GROOVE+ relative to the conventional summer program will result in a) increased self-efficacy for adopting healthy behavior change; b) increased health knowledge; c) enhanced science self-concept; and e) more positive behavior change (e.g., improved nutrition, increased physical activity).
2. At follow-up, the enhanced summer program relative to the conventional summer program will result in further and/or sustained improvements in positive behavior health behaviors and attitudes.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 14 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Girls 11-14 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
Girls are excluded if they are:
* not fluent in English
* enrolled in a special education program at school (other than gifted program) that would interfere with ability to master the material
* have a condition that would preclude their participation in the dance activities of the summer program
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.
1This trial, called 'Get in the GROOVE!', focused on health behavior and prevention — how does a study like this, which measured changes in health knowledge rather than a medical treatment, actually relate to my specific health situation or risk factors?
2Since this trial has already been completed, would my doctor be able to share or look up what the results showed about whether participants actually improved their health knowledge, and whether those changes translated into real behavioral differences?
3This study was categorized as 'Phase NA,' meaning it wasn't testing a drug or device — so what kinds of educational or behavioral interventions were likely involved, and are any of those approaches something my doctor would recommend for me right now outside of a trial?
4Given that this trial focused on prevention and harmful effects, is there evidence-based guidance my doctor already uses that covers the same ground, so I can understand whether something like this program would add anything beyond what's already available to me?
5If my doctor thinks a health behavior or prevention program could benefit me, are there similar completed or ongoing studies or community programs they could point me to that might be more accessible now that this particular trial is finished?
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
change in Health Knowledge
Timeframe: pretreatment ( Day1-2) and post treatment (end of 3 week summer session)