CompletedNot Applicable

Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children

United States58 participantsStarted 2023-03-07

Plain-language summary

The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors. Building and reinforcing skills, MPBA+F mitigates resource stressors and strengthens protective factors by providing culturally appropriate knowledge and skills to improve the sustainability of physical activity at home without the use of exercise equipment. By strengthening social support through peer and friendship networks and family-based support, MPBA+F responds to the unique needs of rural Appalachians in a culturally responsive way. This study targets physical activity among children with overweight, obesity, or extreme obesity because rural Appalachian communities identify sedentary activity as a key contributor to the high rates of obesity and diabetes risk among youth.

Who can participate

Age range

11 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Children: * enrolled in 7th grade at the start of the study, * have a body mass index percentile of 85th or greater for age and gender, * not under medical care for OB or type 1 diabetes, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * not expected to move from the participating county before the conclusion of the study. Parents: * read at a 5th grade-level, * speak English, * have a home-mailing address (not PO box), * have a working telephone number, and * are not expected to move from the participating county before study conclusion. High school peer mentors: * are in either 10th or 11th grade at the start of the recruitment, * reside in a targeted county, * interested in working with peers, supporting others, and striving to cultivate their own health-supportive behaviors, * have reliable internet connection at home, * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home, * are not expected to move before the intervention ends, * can speak English, * are recommended by a teacher, school advisor, or counselor. Exclusion Criteria: Child: * not in 7th grade at the start of the study. * not able to read or Speak English; * not classified as either overweight or obese at start of study. Parents : \- not able to read or speak English. High school peer mentors: \- cannot speak and read English.

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

Change in Daily Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)

Timeframe: baseline and 9 months post intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05758441

SponsorOhio State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-10

Results submitted2026-04-10

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