Physical ActivityMAGNETNCT01588379
Mothers and Girls Dancing Together Trial
A study testing Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program, Girls, alone and Newsletter in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Massachusetts, Amherst at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week afterschool afro-centric dance physical activity program for daughters and mothers on the physical activity level of African-American girls. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 11 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity
- What is being tested?
- Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program, Girls, alone and Newsletter
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 152 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Aug 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 7 to 11 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- 7 -10 yrs old on the date of randomization
- Defined as African-American if her parent/guardian identifies her as such
- No inclusion criteria will be used for mothers
Who cannot join
- Unable to wear the activity monitor
- Unable to participate in physical activity, require oxygen supplementation for exertion, have a developmental or physical disability preventing participation, cannot increase their physical activity for any reason, uncorrected structural heart disease)
- If girl and/or mother is unable to read, understand, or complete the informed consent or surveys in English.
- Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders that would prevent participation
- Taking diabetes (type 1 or 2), renal diseases, eating disorder, pregnancy medication
- Take medications affecting growth (e.g., insulin, oral hypoglycemic, thyroid hormone)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Organizations, Churches, and Elementary Schools
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103
About this study
Official title: Effects of an Afro-centric Dance Program for African-American Daughters and Mothers
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week afterschool afro-centric dance physical activity program for daughters and mothers on the physical activity level of African-American girls.
Read the detailed description
Like African-American women, African-American girls suffer disproportionately from obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. One factor strongly associated with the development of obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus disparities in children is low physical activity levels. Low physical activity is more prevalent in African-American girls, pointing to the critical need for effective physical activity interventions. For a physical activity intervention message to be effective among African-American girls, the program must be enjoyable and tailored to African-American girls and women. One possibility for an appropriate physical activity intervention is afro-centric dance, which has strong cultural and historical significance in the African-American community. This form of physical activity may provide girls with sustained bouts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. There appears to be a strong positive correlation between parental and children physical activity levels. In the African-American culture, maternal health behaviors in particular have a strong influence on children's health behaviors. Currently, there are no studies that examine the effects of a daughter-mother Afro-centric dance program on the physical activity levels of African-American girls. Therefore, the purpose of this study will be to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week physical activity intervention consisting of afro-centric dance and its ability to affect the physical activity levels of African-American girls. If investigators identify afro-centric dance as a sustainable form of physical activity for African-American daughters and mothers, investigators can use this intervention to significantly reduce obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in these groups.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Being tested
- Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program, Girls, alone, Newsletter
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance programBehavioural
Also called Girls and mothers, together
African-American girls and their mom's will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.
Girls, aloneBehavioural
African-American girls (without their mom's) will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.
NewsletterOther
Also called Control
Both girls and the mothers will receive weekly newsletter containing various health information.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Girls and mothers dance together | Experimental | African-American girls AND their mom's will participate in the Afro-centric dance program together and also receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues. Receives: Behavioral: Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program |
| Girls, alone | Experimental | African-American girls will participate in the Afro-centric dance program alone. Girls and mom's will receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues Receives: Behavioral: Girls, alone |
| No dancing | Active comparator | African-American girls and their mom's will only receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues. Receives: Other: Newsletter |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from baseline in physical activity level at 12-weeks
Measured: Baseline, 6-weeks and 12-weeks after study initiation
Secondary outcomes (1)
Changes in body mass index, fasting insulin, and psychosocial
Measured: Baseline and 12-weeks after the initiation of the study protocol
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 May 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionAug 2014
- Study completionAug 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical ActivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 152 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sofiya Alhassan, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Investigators
- Sofiya Alhassan, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01588379
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2010-0804
- Acronym
- MAGNET
- Status last verified
- Dec 2016
- First submitted
- 25 Apr 2012
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Alhassan S, Nwaokelemeh O, Greever CJ, Burkart S, Ahmadi M, St Laurent CW, Barr-Anderson DJ. Effect of a culturally-tailored mother-daughter physical activity intervention on pre-adolescent African-American girls' physical activity levels. Prev Med Rep. 2018 May 9;11:7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.05.009. eCollection 2018 Sep.
PubMed 30065909
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of an Afro-centric Dance Program for African-American Daughters and Mothers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01588379
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MAGNET / 2010-0804
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 152 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Aug 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 May 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week afterschool afro-centric dance physical activity program for daughters and mothers on the physical activity level of African-American girls.
Detailed description
Like African-American women, African-American girls suffer disproportionately from obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. One factor strongly associated with the development of obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus disparities in children is low physical activity levels. Low physical activity is more prevalent in African-American girls, pointing to the critical need for effective physical activity interventions. For a physical activity intervention message to be effective among African-American girls, the program must be enjoyable and tailored to African-American girls and women. One possibility for an appropriate physical activity intervention is afro-centric dance, which has strong cultural and historical significance in the African-American community. This form of physical activity may provide girls with sustained bouts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. There appears to be a strong positive correlation between parental and children physical activity levels. In the African-American culture, maternal health behaviors in particular have a strong influence on children's health behaviors. Currently, there are no studies that examine the effects of a daughter-mother Afro-centric dance program on the physical activity levels of African-American girls. Therefore, the purpose of this study will be to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week physical activity intervention consisting of afro-centric dance and its ability to affect the physical activity levels of African-American girls. If investigators identify afro-centric dance as a sustainable form of physical activity for African-American daughters and mothers, investigators can use this intervention to significantly reduce obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in these groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Girls and mothers dance together | Experimental | Behavioral: Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance programAfrican-American girls AND their mom's will participate in the Afro-centric dance program together and also receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues. |
| Girls, alone | Experimental | Behavioral: Girls, aloneAfrican-American girls will participate in the Afro-centric dance program alone. Girls and mom's will receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues |
| No dancing | Active comparator | Other: NewsletterAfrican-American girls and their mom's will only receive weekly newsletter that focuses on health related issues. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 11 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 7 -10 yrs old on the date of randomization
- Defined as African-American if her parent/guardian identifies her as such
- No inclusion criteria will be used for mothers
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Unable to wear the activity monitor
- Unable to participate in physical activity, require oxygen supplementation for exertion, have a developmental or physical disability preventing participation, cannot increase their physical activity for any reason, uncorrected structural heart disease)
- If girl and/or mother is unable to read, understand, or complete the informed consent or surveys in English.
- Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders that would prevent participation
- Taking diabetes (type 1 or 2), renal diseases, eating disorder, pregnancy medication
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance programAlso: Girls and mothers, togetherAfrican-American girls and their mom's will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information. | Behavioural | Girls and mothers dance together |
| Girls, aloneAfrican-American girls (without their mom's) will participate in an after school Afro-centric dance program for 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Both girls and the mothers will also receive weekly newsletter containing various health information. | Behavioural | Girls, alone |
| NewsletterAlso: ControlBoth girls and the mothers will receive weekly newsletter containing various health information. | Other | No dancing |
Primary outcome
Change from baseline in physical activity level at 12-weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 6-weeks and 12-weeks after study initiation
1 secondary outcome
Changes in body mass index, fasting insulin, and psychosocial
Time frame: Baseline and 12-weeks after the initiation of the study protocol
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 30065909Alhassan S, Nwaokelemeh O, Greever CJ, Burkart S, Ahmadi M, St Laurent CW, Barr-Anderson DJ. Effect of a culturally-tailored mother-daughter physical activity intervention on pre-adolescent African-American girls' physical activity levels. Prev Med Rep. 2018 May 9;11:7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.05.009. eCollection 2018 Sep.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sofiya Alhassan, PhD principal investigator
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Girls and mothers Afro-centric dance program, Girls, alone and Newsletter in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Massachusetts, Amherst at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from baseline in physical activity level at 12-weeks (time frame: Baseline, 6-weeks and 12-weeks after study initiation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01588379, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2023.