Summer Youth Employment Programs for Health Promotion (NCT07227220) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
Summer Youth Employment Programs for Health Promotion
United States15 participantsStarted 2025-03-31
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this proof-of-concept study is to assess the initial signal of effectiveness of summer youth employment programs (SYEP) on understudied obesity-related outcomes in adolescents. This small-scale study is essential to identify early success and refine the intervention before scaling to a larger, more resource-intensive randomized trial. Specifically, this one-group pre-posttest study will:
Aim 1 (Primary): Evaluate if a 6-week SYEP provides an initial signal for effectiveness (maintenance or decrease in zBMI) over the summer.
Hypothesis 1: Adolescents who participated in a SYEP will maintain or decrease their BMI over the summer.
Aim 2 (Secondary): Evaluate changes in obesogenic behaviors (physical activity, sleep, sedentary, and diet) over the summer.
Hypothesis 2: Adolescents who participated in a SYEP will increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve sleep and diet quality over the summer.
Aim 3 (Secondary): Evaluate the feasibility of SYEP for obesity prevention intervention to inform intervention scalability.
Hypothesis 3: The SYEP program will be a feasible and acceptable intervention strategy for the prevention of obesity in adolescents over the summer.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 14-17 years at the time of enrollment, in accordance with Texas Child Labor Law
* Willing to work at the summer camp for six consecutive weeks
* Able to pass the employment admission procedure (job interview)
* Able to obtain parental consent and provide assent for study participation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant, due to physical activity restrictions and potential weight changes that could confound study results
* Diagnosis of an intellectual and/or physical disability requiring specialized employment regulations or intervention strategies
* Participation in a health promotion intervention within the past six months
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?
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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
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Change in Age- and Sex-Specific Body Mass Index (BMI)-For-Age Z-Score (zBMI) From Baseline to Week 6