Status:
RECRUITING
Evaluation of Skipping Rope and Informational Pamphlet Among Adolescents in South Africa
Lead Sponsor:
University of KwaZulu
Collaborating Sponsors:
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Africa Academy for Public Health
Conditions:
Moderate-vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-14 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of providing a skipping rope and informational pamphlet to adolescents aged 10-14 years on their physical activity intentions and behaviors from base...
Detailed Description
Adolescence is a key period of life during which important physical and psychosocial changes happen. With adolescents comprising about 16% of the world population and 23% of the population in Sub-Saha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Study participant is between ages 10 and 14 years;
- Minors (i.e. less than 18 years of age): the parents or guardians provide written informed consent;
- Minors: the minor participant provides informed assent;
- Study participant is a resident of the study area and intends to stay in the study area for the duration of the study;
Exclusion
- Participants with physical disabilities that prevent them from doing physical activity will be excluded;
- Those participants whose capacity to make meaningful decisions is in question because they are \"cognitively impaired" will be excluded;
- Individuals with communication difficulties will be excluded.
- Study participants who report suicidal behaviors during baseline data collection will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
700 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06516549
Start Date
October 1 2024
End Date
December 30 2025
Last Update
November 22 2024
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 4091