Co-Creating Active Middle School Communities to Increase Student Physical Activity (NCT06970067) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Co-Creating Active Middle School Communities to Increase Student Physical Activity
United States450 participantsStarted 2026-03-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to identify community-level barriers and facilitators for active transport and leisure physical activity and to co-create and test the effectiveness and longer-term sustainability of community-based physical activity intervention strategies in middle schools. Participation in this study may help the investigators and scientific community better understand and address child physical activity and health. This study will collect information about middle school children's physical activity behaviors, habits, knowledge, and activity. The UTHealth School of Public Health is leading the study together with the University of Texas at Austin.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parent/guardian and child/adolescent dyads
* Child/adolescent must be enrolled in the 6th grade at participating schools at baseline
* Parent/guardian and child/adolescent must reside in the same household
* Parent/guardian and child/adolescent must reside within the school catchment area (school community)
* Parent/guardian must speak English or Spanish
* Child/adolescent must speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Child/adolescent has a condition that precludes or decreases participation in physical activity
* Child/adolescent cannot complete a written survey
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
Child/adolescent physical activity
Timeframe: Baseline, 12 months (initial effectiveness), and 24 months (sustainability)