Lace Up and Move: Structured After School Exercise Intervention for Hispanic and African American Youth
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
- Enrollment
- 600
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Child Physical Activity
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of Lace Up and Move (LUAM), a structured after-school exercise intervention, designed to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and enhance sleep quality among Hispanic and African American (AA) boys and girls.
Detailed Description
This study uses a randomized comparison-group pre-post-test design. Overall objectives of LUAM are to: (1) to increase the percentage of youth who meet 60 minutes of daily MVPA per week; (2) to improve the quality of sleep patterns (i.e., sleep efficiency and duration); and (3) to reduce percent body fat (%BF). It is hypothesized that compared to the control group (CG) participants, the experimental group (EG) participants will exhibit: (a) greater increase in percentage of children who meet 60 minutes of daily MVPA per week; (b) greater increase of sleep efficiency and duration; and (c) greater decrease in sleep latency and (d) greater decrease in %BF.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 9 Years to 14 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •child and at least their mother [or one member of the family] must be of Hispanic or African American descent
- •child must have no physical disability or medical conditions that interfere with their participation in the exercise program
Exclusion Criteria
- •neither child nor parental guardians is of Hispanic or African American descent
- •child is not between the ages of 9-14 years
- •child is pregnant or physically unable to participate in the exercise program.
Arms & Interventions
Intervention
Participants randomly assigned to the experiential group (EG) will receive a 12-week structured exercise that will consist of two group fitness sessions (i.e. kickboxing, Zumba, fitness yoga, and other aerobic exercises) every week. Certified fitness instructors will lead each session and participants will learn strategies how to be more active during the daily routines at home. Parents or other relatives in the EG will participate in one 2-hour session every four weeks (total of 3 sessions) designed to help them support their children and entire family in being active and eat healthy at home. Parents will meet with a fitness instructor who will provide specific tips on how to increase physical activity at home as well as providing community resources to be active. A basic nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, and healthy recipes will be also provided to parents at these workshops. Data/assessments are collected, pre and post the 12 weeks intervention.
Intervention: Intervention (Behavioral)
Control
Participants randomly assigned to the control group (CG) will receive once a week recreational structured group play/game sessions led by trained BOUNCE interns/staff. The control group will receive 60 minute of structured free play sessions (i.e. recreational games) once a week for 12 weeks. Every 4 weeks, parents will be given (either sent home with their child or via email or mail) basic nutrition information, healthy recipes, and tips to promote physical activity at home as well as community resources to be active. Data/assessments are collected, pre and post the 12 weeks intervention.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Child Physical Activity
Time Frame: pre & post intervention at Week 12
measure the percentage of youth who meet 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week
Secondary Outcomes
- Sleep(pre & post intervention at Week 12)
- Sleep Quality(pre & post intervention at Week 12)
- Body fat percentage(pre & post intervention at Week 12)
Investigators
Norma Olvera
Principal Investigator
University of Houston