CompletedNot Applicable

Program Evaluation of an In-school Daily Physical Activity Initiative

Canada362 participantsStarted 2016-01-01

Plain-language summary

The school system is one setting in which children's physical activity levels may be increased through daily physical activity (DPA) policies and initiatives. Adherence to DPA policies is typically poor and results are limited in regard to the associated benefits for participating children. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate a range of psychosocial outcomes following a community-led, in-school DPA initiative for 9-14 year old children and youth. This program evaluation examined the impact of a DPA program consisting of 20 minutes of teacher-led DPA for 20 consecutive weeks. Student outcomes were measured using a questionnaire administered at three time points: baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention. A teacher questionnaire regarding program adherence and student behaviour was completed at post-intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 14 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will include males and females between the ages of 9-14. * Participants must be enrolled in one of 30 elementary school classes across the participating seven elementary schools. * Participants need to be able to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Participants not enrolled in one of the participating classes. * Unable to read and write in English.

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

Change in self-esteem from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in grit from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Global Happiness from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Commitment to School from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Sense of Belonging at School from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Physical Activity from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Self-efficacy from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03618927

SponsorMcMaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 14 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in self-esteem from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in grit from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Global Happiness from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Commitment to School from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Sense of Belonging at School from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Physical Activity from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks

Change in Self-efficacy from baseline to 20-weeks

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 20-weeks