Physical ActivityASAP-JrNCT01711138
An Intervention Study to Assess the Role of the Built Environment on Physical Activity and Active Transportation to School in Children and Youth
An observational study of Physical Activity, run by University of British Columbia at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if changes to the built environment influence physical activity and active transport to school in children and youth. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 17 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity
- How many people
- 573 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Oct 2012to Dec 2015
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 9 to 17 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Participants who attend school grades 4-10 at baseline (Fall 2012) will be invited to participate (intervention group). Participants (n-matched) who attend school grades 4-10 at baseline (Fall 2012) in a neighbouring catchment boundary will be invited to participate (comparison group).
Who may be able to join
- Student is in grade 4 - 10 at start of study (fall 2012), or grade 4 at any of the subsequent study years (2013-2015).
- Student's parent(s) or guardian(s) provide(s) consent.
Who cannot join
- Student is not in grade 4 - 10 at start of study (fall 2012).
- Student's parent(s) or guardian(s) do(es) not provide consent.
- Student cannot read or write in English.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Active Streets, Active People - Junior: An Integrated Community Partnership to Enhance Physical Activity and Active Transport to School in Children and Youth
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if changes to the built environment influence physical activity and active transport to school in children and youth.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Transportation, Environment Design, Child, Adolescent
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Intervention group is geographically located near a built environment intervention (neighbourhood redevelopment). | |
| Comparison | Comparison group is not exposed to the built environment intervention according to their geographic location. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Objectively measured physical activity overall (minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day)
Accelerometry (ActiGraph, FL, USA)
Measured: up to 3 years
Secondary outcomes (1)
Objectively measured physical activity during commuting to and from school (minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during commuting)
Accelerometry (ActiGraph, FL, USA)
Measured: up to 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2012
- Primary completionDec 2015
- Study completionDec 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical ActivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of British ColumbiaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 573 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- City of Vancouver, Vancouver School Board, JW Sporta, City of Surrey, Surrey School Board
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Heather McKay, University of British Columbia
- Investigators
- Heather A McKay, PhD, Principal investigator, University of British Columbia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01711138
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- H12-01439
- Acronym
- ASAP-Jr
- Status last verified
- Dec 2022
- First submitted
- 15 Oct 2012
- Last updated
- 7 Dec 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Dec 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Active Streets, Active People - Junior: An Integrated Community Partnership to Enhance Physical Activity and Active Transport to School in Children and Youth
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01711138
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ASAP-Jr / H12-01439
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Transportation, Environment Design, Child, Adolescent
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 573 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of British ColumbiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- City of Vancouver, Vancouver School Board, JW Sporta, City of Surrey, Surrey School Board
- Study start
- Oct 2012
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Oct 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 evaluate if changes to the built environment influence physical activity and active transport to school in children and youth.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | – | –Intervention group is geographically located near a built environment intervention (neighbourhood redevelopment). |
| Comparison | – | –Comparison group is not exposed to the built environment intervention according to their geographic location. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Participants who attend school grades 4-10 at baseline (Fall 2012) will be invited to participate (intervention group). Participants (n-matched) who attend school grades 4-10 at baseline (Fall 2012) in a neighbouring catchment boundary will be invited to participate (comparison group).
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Student is in grade 4 - 10 at start of study (fall 2012), or grade 4 at any of the subsequent study years (2013-2015).
- Student's parent(s) or guardian(s) provide(s) consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Student is not in grade 4 - 10 at start of study (fall 2012).
- Student's parent(s) or guardian(s) do(es) not provide consent.
- Student cannot read or write in English.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Objectively measured physical activity overall (minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day)
Time frame: up to 3 years
Accelerometry (ActiGraph, FL, USA)
1 secondary outcome
Objectively measured physical activity during commuting to and from school (minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during commuting)
Time frame: up to 3 years
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 7 Dec 2022.
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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.
Heather A McKay, PhD principal investigator
University of British Columbia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physical Activity, run by University of British Columbia at 1 site in Canada.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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 7 Dec 2022. 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 Canada. 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?
Objectively measured physical activity overall (minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day) (time frame: up to 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 7 Dec 2022.