Actively Recruiting
Led by University of South Carolina · Updated on 2024-03-12
360
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are investigating how the amount of structured summer programming affects body mass index (BMI) gain in children aged 5 to 12 years. This study focuses on the idea that structured environments, like adult-supervised summer day camps, can reduce unhealthy behaviors that lead to weight gain during summer breaks. The study aims to find the optimal "dose" or duration of summer programming needed to mitigate accelerated BMI gain and improve children's health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: no summer program, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or 8 weeks of attendance at existing summer day camps. These camps offer a mix of physical activities, enrichment, academic programming, and meals each day. The study includes comprehensive monitoring of how the programs are implemented and how they relate to children's BMI gain and behaviors. Children will be assessed at the start and end of summer and again after the following school year to track changes in BMI. Researchers will also evaluate factors influencing summer BMI gain and the cost-effectiveness of different program lengths. The total participation spans 14 months, including follow-ups to understand long-term effects and ensure thorough data collection and safety monitoring.
CONDITIONS
Determining the Optimal Amount of Structured Environments for Healthy Kids
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 to 8 weeks during summer
Participants receive vouchers to attend 4, 6, or 8 weeks of structured summer day camps, which include physical activities, enrichment, and meals to help mitigate accelerated summer BMI gain. Children in the control group do not attend these camps.
Weekly visits for up to 8 weeks
Duration - Up to 12 months after summer
Participants' BMI and obesogenic behaviors are monitored at the beginning and end of the school year and at the end of the following school year to assess long-term effects of summer programming.
3 visits (in-person) over 12 months
Total: 1 location
1
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29205
Actively Recruiting
R
Robert Weaver
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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Keagan P Kiely, Michael W Beets, Elizabeth L Adams...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39938613