Parent-targeted Mobile Phone Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Children (P-Mobile)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Physical Activity

• Registration Number: NCT01551108
• Lead Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Brief Summary

This study is designed to determine if parents can deliver an intervention that will help increase physical activity in their children. The parents will be given the intervention through their mobile phones.

Detailed Description

Most children engage in insufficient amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. These low levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with adverse health consequences including increased risk for obesity, and cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors. Therefore, there is a need for studies that can increase physical activity levels in children. Mobile phones are a way to deliver behavioral interventions. Mobile phones are portable, allow for real-time data collection, and can potentially reach large numbers of people. Text messages can also be utilized to promote behavior change. Few mobile phone based interventions have specifically targeted child physical activity.

The aims of this pilot study were to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity promotion program targeting 6-10 year old children that is delivered to parents through mobile phones.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03
• Study First Submitted: 2012-03-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-03-08
• Study First Posted: 2012-03-12
• Primary Completion: 2013-08
• Study Completion: 2013-08
• Status Verified: 2016-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-05-02
• Last Update Posted: 2016-05-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

• Parent must own a mobile phone.
• Parent must use the text (SMS)messaging service on their mobile phone.
• Parent can access the internet on their mobile phone.

Exclusion Criteria

• Child is 6 through 10 years old.
• Child does not engage in regular physical activity.
• Chile is physically capable of exercising.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Step counts	3 Months	Physical activity will be measured by utilizing pedometers.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure	3 Months	Physical measurements will be assessed by waist circumference, body mass index, height, weight, percent body fat, and blood pressure. Questionnaires will assess mood and physical activity enjoyment.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center; 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States