Effects of Social Skills and Physical Activity Training on Recreational Activities in Youth
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
- Enrollment
- 35
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- physical activity levels
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of social skills training on adolescents physical activity levels. For one week at the beginning and end of the study teens will wear a BioTrainer to measure their activity levels and also wear a pager to communicate the types of activities they are doing throughout the day. For 8 weeks participants will be randomized into one of two groups, a social skills training group or a physical activity group.
The investigators predict that both groups will experience an increase in physical activity and social involvement (decrease time spent alone).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 12 Years to 14 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Boys and girls ages 12-14
- •Youth who encounter problematic relationships with their peers
Exclusion Criteria
- •Youth should have no psychopathology, developmental disabilities, or asthma that would limit participation
- •Youth should have no cold or upper respiratory distress or a condition that could influence their activities
- •Youth should not be taking medications that could affect their level of activity
Arms & Interventions
Social Skills Training
Intervention: Social Skills Training (Behavioral)
Physical Activity Training
Intervention: Physical Activity Training (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
physical activity levels
Time Frame: pre and post intervention
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Sarah-Jeanne Salvy
Assistant Professor
University at Buffalo