Status:
COMPLETED
The Impact of Texas Senate Bill 42 on Middle School Children's Level of Physical Activity
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Collaborating Sponsors:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Conditions:
Obesity
Body Weight
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to assess awareness of and adherence to Texas SB42 among a representative sample of public middle schools in Texas; and 2) to assess the impact of SB42 on the...
Detailed Description
Childhood overweight is a significant public health issue in Texas. In response to this problem, the 79th Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 42 (SB 42), which promotes healthier school environments ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The study sample consisted of a representative sample of Texas public middle schools (112 schools) as well as a representative sample of Lower Rio Grande Valley middle schools (17 schools).
Exclusion
- Middle schools that did not participate in the 2004-2005 School Physical Activity and Nutrition Project.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
141 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00672815
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
January 21 2010
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520