NCT01588379

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week afterschool afro-centric dance physical activity program for daughters and mothers on the physical activity level of African-American girls.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
152

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 25, 2012

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 1, 2012

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2013

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

June 8, 2023

Status Verified

December 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

April 25, 2012

Last Update Submit

June 7, 2023

Conditions

Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline in physical activity level at 12-weeks

    Baseline, 6-weeks and 12-weeks after study initiation

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in body mass index, fasting insulin, and psychosocial

    Baseline and 12-weeks after the initiation of the study protocol

Study Arms (3)

Girls and mothers dance together

EXPERIMENTAL

African-American girls AND their mom's will participate in the Afro-centric dance program together and also receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues.

Behavioral: Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program

Girls, alone

EXPERIMENTAL

African-American girls will participate in the Afro-centric dance program alone. Girls and mom's will receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues

Behavioral: Girls, alone

No dancing

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

African-American girls and their mom's will only receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues.

Other: Newsletter

Interventions

Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance programBEHAVIORAL

African-American girls and their mom's will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.

Also known as: Girls and mothers, together
Girls and mothers dance together
Girls, aloneBEHAVIORAL

African-American girls (without their mom's) will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.

Girls, alone
NewsletterOTHER

Both girls and the mothers will receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.

Also known as: Control
No dancing

Eligibility Criteria

Age7 Years - 11 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • yrs old on the date of randomization
  • Defined as African-American if her parent/guardian identifies her as such

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to wear the activity monitor
  • Unable to participate in physical activity, require oxygen supplementation for exertion, have a developmental or physical disability preventing participation, cannot increase their physical activity for any reason, uncorrected structural heart disease)
  • If girl and/or mother is unable to read, understand, or complete the informed consent or surveys in English.
  • Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders that would prevent participation
  • Taking diabetes (type 1 or 2), renal diseases, eating disorder, pregnancy medication
  • Take medications affecting growth (e.g., insulin, oral hypoglycemic, thyroid hormone)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Organizations, Churches, and Elementary Schools

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Alhassan S, Nwaokelemeh O, Greever CJ, Burkart S, Ahmadi M, St Laurent CW, Barr-Anderson DJ. Effect of a culturally-tailored mother-daughter physical activity intervention on pre-adolescent African-American girls' physical activity levels. Prev Med Rep. 2018 May 9;11:7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.05.009. eCollection 2018 Sep.

    PMID: 30065909DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Single Person

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Marital StatusFamily CharacteristicsDemographyPopulation CharacteristicsSocioeconomic Factors

Study Officials

  • Sofiya Alhassan, PhD

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 25, 2012

First Posted

May 1, 2012

Study Start

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion

August 1, 2014

Study Completion

August 1, 2014

Last Updated

June 8, 2023

Record last verified: 2016-12

Locations

US(1)