A Collaborative Theory-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Sedentary Parents and Their Children

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF JYVASKYLA · Oct 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new program designed to help parents and their children become more physically active. It focuses on families who currently do not meet recommended activity levels—parents should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, while children should get 60 minutes of active play every day. The study is looking for parents who are not reaching these goals and have children aged 8 to 12 years old.

Participants in the trial will be divided into two groups: one group will receive the new program, which includes online meetings and support materials, while the other group will simply provide measurements and wait for the program to be offered later. The program will teach families about motivation and goal-setting to help them increase their activity levels together. Throughout the trial, researchers will track how much physical activity both parents and children are doing, as well as their attitudes about exercise. This study aims to find effective ways to encourage families to be more active, which can improve their overall health and well-being.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parent does not undertake at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity) physical activity each week.
• • Child does not undertake at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity physical activity each day.
• • Child is aged between 8 and 12 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Parent reports that either they or their child is currently meeting physical activity guidelines at screening.
• • Parent states that they or their child has some physical condition that prohibits them from safely participating in physical activity.