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Dissemination of an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Intervention to Louisiana Schools

Not Applicable
Conditions
Waitlist Control
Treatment (ProudMe)
Interventions
Behavioral: ProudMe
Behavioral: Waitlist Control
Registration Number
NCT06335056
Lead Sponsor
Louisiana State University and A&M College
Brief Summary

This project aims to test the effectiveness and implementation of an adolescent obesity prevention intervention called ProudMe. The study recruits 480 adolescents from 12 middle schools (cluster-randomized to 6 ProudMe schools vs 6 wait-list control schools) and expect to observe improvements of obesity-prevention behaviors and weight status in the ProudMe group compared to the control. The investigators also collect mixed-methods data from 24 school implementers at the 6 ProudMe schools and expect to observe appropriate levels of adaptation, fidelity, reach, penetration, and sustainability, with manageable time and financial cost.

Detailed Description

The Louisiana-based, 12-week, multi-level, multi-component, ecological intervention is called Preventing Obesity Using Digital-assisted Movement and Eating (ProudMe). Guided by robust theories and prior work, this project involves multiple trained student researchers to address two specific aims.

Aim 1: to test the effectiveness of the ProudMe intervention in Louisiana middle schools. Informed by power analysis (80% statistical power), the study recruits 480 adolescents from 12 middle schools (cluster-randomized to 6 ProudMe schools vs 6 wait-list control schools). Quantitative data on obesity-prevention behaviors (i.e., physical activity, screen-based sedentary behavior, diet behaviors) and weight status (i.e., body mass index z score, waist circumference) are collected from all adolescent participants using validated instruments and procedures. The investigators hypothesize the multi-level modeling analyses to show improvements of obesity-prevention behaviors and weight status in the ProudMe group compared to a waist-list control, after controlling for sociodemographic factors at multiple ecological levels.

Aim 2: to test the implementation outcomes of the ProudMe intervention in Louisiana middle schools. The investigators collect mixed-methods data from 24 school implementers (i.e., teachers, administrators, and staff), 96 adolescents, and 96 parents at the 6 ProudMe schools, to capture adaptation and implementation indicators. The investigators evaluate the adaptations made across three phases (early, mid, late) of the implementation (i.e., what, at what level, when, how, why, by whom, and impact to intervention). In addition, the investigators assess reach, fidelity, penetration, sustainability, and cost of the implementation across early, mid, and late phases of the implementation. The investigators expect the ProudMe schools to show appropriate levels of adaptation, fidelity, reach, penetration, and sustainability, with manageable time and financial cost.

Building on previously funded work (e.g., R21HD090513, PI: Dr. Chen), this project is led by a strong, collaborative, transdisciplinary team with experts from kinesiology, developmental psychology, nutrition, childhood obesity, computer science, statistics, and implementation science. The project significantly strengthens the research environment of the Louisiana State University (LSU) - a primarily undergraduate student serving institution under-funded by the NIH. The project creates unique opportunities that are otherwise unavailable for LSU students who aspire to seek advanced education or careers in biomedical and health fields.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
480
Inclusion Criteria
  • Students enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades in participating schools.
  • Students with parental consent and child assent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Students enrolled in grades other than 6th, 7th, or 8th grades
  • Students in non-participating schools.
  • Students without parental consent and child assent.
  • Students without adequate readiness for physical activity.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ProudMeProudMeThe ProudMe condition involves three key components: (a) artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted behavior management system (i.e., ProudMe Tech), (b) ProudMe physical/health education (PE) and lunchroom reform (ProudMe Cafeteria), (c) customized implementation training (ProudMe Training).
Waitlist ControlWaitlist ControlThe waitlist control involves (a) regular physical/health education and lunchroom, (b) professional development training on the importance of quality physical/health education, health eating and foot environment. It does not involve AI-assisted behavior management system.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Screen time12 weeks

a screen time questionnaire

Physical activity: NHANES physical activity recall question, Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, ActiGraph accelerometers12 weeks

Self-reported screen time

Food environment12 weeks

Parent-reported Food Frequency Questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body mass index z score12 weeks

Body mass index (BMI) z scores and BMI scores are converted by weight and height. Body weight is measured to the nearest 0.1kg with a calibrated Seca Model 770 scale. Raw BMI score is calculated from height and body weight as follows: BMI (kg/m2) = Body weight (kg) / Height (m)2. BMI-z score is calculated to examine how many standard deviations adolescents' BMI is above or below the average BMI value for their age group and gender.

Waist circumference12 weeks

Waist circumference at the umbilicus is assessed to the nearest 0.5cm using a constant tension tape.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

LSU Pedagogical Kinesiology Lab

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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