NCT02908230

Brief Summary

The primary aims of this research project are to:

  1. 1.Evaluate the efficacy of Camp NERF to improve child nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and anthropometric outcomes.
  2. 2.Evaluate the efficacy of Camp NERF to improve caregiver self-efficacy for establishing healthy family nutrition and physical activity practices, amount of physical activity, and BMI.
  3. 3.Evaluate the efficacy of Camp NERF to improve youth mentor nutrition, physical activity, and anthropometric outcomes.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
87

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2015

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2015

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 16, 2016

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 20, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

September 21, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

September 16, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 19, 2016

Conditions

Childhood Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in child BMI z-score

    Baseline and 8 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Active Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Active Control: exposure to a non-nutrition, physical activity, or mental health curriculum/program

Behavioral: Active Control

Standard Care

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Standard Care: exposure to a nutrition and physical activity curriculum/program

Behavioral: Standard Care

Enhanced Care

EXPERIMENTAL

Enhanced Care: exposure to a nutrition, physical activity, and mental health curriculum/program

Behavioral: Enhanced Care

Interventions

Enhanced CareBEHAVIORAL

8-week (nutrition, physical activity, and mental health) summer curriculum/program

Enhanced Care
Standard CareBEHAVIORAL

8-week (nutrition and physical activity) summer curriculum/program

Standard Care
Active ControlBEHAVIORAL

8-week (non-nutrition, physical activity or mental health) summer curriculum/program

Active Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age4 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Elementary school; USDA Summer Food Service Program open site; and 3) lacking structured programming

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (3)

  • Hopkins LC, Webster A, Kennel JA, Purtell KM, Gunther C. Youth Mentor Dietary Outcomes and Waist Circumference Improvement: Camp NERF Study Findings. Health Promot Pract. 2020 Nov;21(6):962-971. doi: 10.1177/1524839919833989. Epub 2019 Feb 28.

    PMID: 30819010DERIVED

  • Hopkins LC, Fristad M, Goodway JD, Melnyk B, Eneli I, Holloman C, Kennel JA, Webster A, Sharn AR, Gunther C. Feasibility and acceptability of technology-based caregiver engagement strategies delivered in a summertime childhood obesity prevention intervention: results from an internal pilot of the Camp NERF (Nutrition, Education, Recreation, and Fitness) study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2018 Sep 27;4:153. doi: 10.1186/s40814-018-0340-2. eCollection 2018.

    PMID: 30275966DERIVED

  • Hopkins LC, Fristad M, Goodway JD, Eneli I, Holloman C, Kennel JA, Melnyk B, Gunther C. Camp NERF: methods of a theory-based nutrition education recreation and fitness program aimed at preventing unhealthy weight gain in underserved elementary children during summer months. BMC Public Health. 2016 Oct 26;16(1):1122. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3765-7.

    PMID: 27784290DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pediatric Obesity

Interventions

Standard of Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ObesityOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Quality Indicators, Health CareQuality of Health CareHealth Services AdministrationHealth Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Study Officials

  • Carolyn W Gunther, PhD

    Ohio State University

    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

September 16, 2016

First Posted

September 20, 2016

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion

August 1, 2015

Study Completion

August 1, 2015

Last Updated

September 21, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share