JUS Media? Programme: A Food-Focused Media Literacy Intervention for Americanized Adolescents and… (NCT04492592) | Clinical Trial Compass
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JUS Media? Programme: A Food-Focused Media Literacy Intervention for Americanized Adolescents and Mothers Globally
184 participantsStarted 2017-01-10
Plain-language summary
The J(amaican and) U(nited) S(tates) Media? Programme is a culturally-tailored food-focused media literacy preventive intervention designed to promote healthier eating habits among remotely acculturating early adolescents and their mothers in Jamaica (i.e., they have internalized American culture) and are exposed to U.S. food advertising. The JUS Media? Programme consists of a 2-session face:face weekend workshop for adolescent-mother pairs supplemented by 8 weeks of SMS/text messages to reinforce workshop themes. Adolescents and their mothers learn critical thinking skills to combat the unhealthy food messages they encounter in food advertising, particularly advertising on U.S. cable TV. The efficacy of the JUS Media? Programme was evaluated with a small experimental study utilizing a randomized controlled trial design among adolescents and mothers in Jamaica.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria:
• 7th grader enrolled in the participating schools and present at school on the days of recruitment.
Exclusion criteria for each adolescent or mother seeking to enroll:
* mother/student was not born in Jamaica
* mother/student is not a Jamaican citizen
* mother/student is a citizen (including dual citizen) of the United States
* mother/student has not lived in Jamaica for the past 15 years (mother) or 8 years (student)
* mother and student do not live together
* mother has been primary guardian for \<5 years
* study screening scores show no U.S. TV usage or no affinity for the U.S. culture, and very low junk food consumption
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
Changes in Dietary Intake Using a 24-Hour Recall Method
Timeframe: 4 measurement points: baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 17-20 weeks (study ended at this final timepoint).
2
CHANGE IN STAGE OF CHANGE TOWARDS HEALTHY EATING
Timeframe: 4 measurement points: baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 17-20 weeks (study ended at this final timepoint).