NCT01955265

Brief Summary

Background A physically active lifestyle is crucial for development but a large number of youth in Hong Kong are sedentary and do not meet the International (World Health Organisation) and the local (Leisure and Cultural Services Department) recommendation for physical activity. On the other hand, the evidence for implementing positive youth development programme through physical activity and sports is elusive. Purpose This study aimed to promote physical activity and sports amongst adolescents in Hong Kong through a structured sports mentorship intervention. The study also aimed to investigate the effect of such programme in positive youth development. Methods This was a two-phased study with Phase I being the preparatory stage and Phase II being the implementation stage. In Phase I, questionnaire surveys and focus group interviews were conducted to understand the relevant perceptions and opinions amongst various stakeholders (e.g. teachers, parents, and students). The data collected was analysed to inform the design and planning of the Phase II intervention. Phase II was an experimental trial of our sports mentorship programme. Participating students were divided into intervention and control group, where the former received the sports mentorship programme and the later did not. The intervention was 18 weeks long providing an additional 90 minutes of active time per week for all students in the intervention group. Programme mentors were trained and supported in reference to previous evidence. Intervention effectiveness were evaluated by comparing the outcomes between intervention and control group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
719

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2013

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 27, 2013

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 7, 2013

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2014

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

February 19, 2016

Status Verified

February 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

September 27, 2013

Last Update Submit

February 18, 2016

Conditions

Adolescent Development

Keywords

Positive youth developmentSports / physical activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Psychological development

    Mental Component Summary score (MCS-12) of the Chinese (HK) SF-12v2 Health Survey. General Self-efficacy Scale and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale

    One-month after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Social development

    One-month after intervention

  • Sleep quality

    One-month after intervention

  • Obesity status

    One-month after intervention

  • Physical fitness

    One-month after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Sports mentorship programme

EXPERIMENTAL

1.5-hour sports mentorship session once a week, 18 weeks total.

Behavioral: Sports mentorship programme

Health promotion

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The access to a health promotion website any time during the intervention period. The website contains general health information including those related to physical activity.

Behavioral: Health promotion

Interventions

Sports mentorship programmeBEHAVIORAL

1.5-hour sports mentorship session once a week, 18 weeks total.

Also known as: Physical activity, Sports
Sports mentorship programme
Health promotionBEHAVIORAL

The access to a health promotion website any time during the intervention period. The website contains general health information including those related to physical activity.

Health promotion

Eligibility Criteria

Age11 Years - 15 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Form 1 and 2 students in the 12 participating schools.

You may not qualify if:

  • Students who cannot comprehend Cantonese
  • Students who are physically unfit for school physical education lessons

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

ExerciseHealth Promotion

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaHealth EducationPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Patrick Ip, Dr.

    The University of Hong Kong

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2013

First Posted

October 7, 2013

Study Start

September 1, 2013

Primary Completion

July 1, 2014

Study Completion

February 1, 2015

Last Updated

February 19, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-02

Locations

CN(1)