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