RECRUITING

Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors. Building and reinforcing skills, MPBA+F mitigates resource stressors and strengthens protective factors by providing culturally appropriate knowledge and skills to improve the sustainability of physical activity at home without the use of exercise equipment. By strengthening social support through peer and friendship networks and family-based support, MPBA+F responds to the unique needs of rural Appalachians in a culturally responsive way. This study targets physical activity among children with overweight, obesity, or extreme obesity because rural Appalachian communities identify sedentary activity as a key contributor to the high rates of obesity and diabetes risk among youth.

Official Title

Mentoring to be Active: Peer Mentoring to Mitigate Obesity and Extreme Obesity in Rural Appalachian Children

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-03-07
Study Completion:2025-11-14
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05758441

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:11 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * enrolled in 7th grade at the start of the study,
  2. * have a body mass index percentile of 85th or greater for age and gender,
  3. * not under medical care for OB or type 1 diabetes,
  4. * have reliable internet connection at home,
  5. * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home,
  6. * not expected to move from the participating county before the conclusion of the study.
  7. * read at a 5th grade-level,
  8. * speak English,
  9. * have a home-mailing address (not PO box),
  10. * have a working telephone number, and
  11. * are not expected to move from the participating county before study conclusion.
  12. * are in either 10th or 11th grade at the start of the recruitment,
  13. * reside in a targeted county,
  14. * interested in working with peers, supporting others, and striving to cultivate their own health-supportive behaviors,
  15. * have reliable internet connection at home,
  16. * have access to a computer, laptop or tablet at home,
  17. * are not expected to move before the intervention ends,
  18. * can speak English,
  19. * are recommended by a teacher, school advisor, or counselor.
  1. * not in 7th grade at the start of the study.
  2. * not able to read or Speak English;
  3. * not classified as either overweight or obese at start of study.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Laureen Smith, PhD
CONTACT
614-292-4578
smith.5764@osu.edu
Sandra Solove, MA
CONTACT
614-247-8366
solove.3@osu.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

Ohio State University College of Nursing
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Ohio State University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-03-07
Study Completion Date2025-11-14

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-03-07
Study Completion Date2025-11-14

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Physical Activity, Body Composition, Health Behavior

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Physical Activity
  • Exercise
  • Body Composition