A Parental Support Intervention for Children's Nature-Based Physical Activity: A Randomized Contr… (NCT07674641) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Parental Support Intervention for Children's Nature-Based Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
China90 participantsStarted 2025-11-06
Plain-language summary
This three-arm randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week, WeChat-based parental support intervention designed to increase parents' support for children's physical activity in outdoor natural spaces. Participants were randomly assigned to a Self-Determination Theory plus identity intervention group, a Self-Determination Theory intervention group, or an education control group. Across the intervention period, each group received two articles per week via a WeChat Official Account, which were disseminated through condition-specific WeChat groups.
The primary outcome was parental support for children's physical activity in outdoor natural spaces. Secondary outcomes included children's physical activity in outdoor natural spaces and theory-based psychological variables related to parental support. Assessments were conducted at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 8 weeks after the intervention had ended. Findings are intended to inform the development of feasible, theory-informed digital interventions to enhance parental support for children's nature-based physical activity.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Families with at least one child aged 6 to 12 years
* Child has no contraindications for physical activity (as confirmed by parent report)
* Family owns a smartphone and is proficient in using WeChat (self-rated proficiency ≥ 4 on a 5-point scale)
* Family has engaged in natural environment physical activities ≤ 2 times per month in the past 3 months
* Parent or legal guardian is willing to provide informed consent and participate in the 12-week intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
* Child has a medical condition or disability that prevents participation in physical activity
* Family is currently participating in another physical activity intervention study
* Family plans to move out of the study area within the next 6 months
* Inability to read or understand Chinese (as intervention content is delivered in Chinese)
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?
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What they're measuring
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Parental support for children's nature-based physical activity