Childhood ObesityNCT03325530
Providing Healthy Food Access and Physical Activity Opportunities at Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp
An observational study of Childhood Obesity, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Trial summary
To measure impact of improved healthy food access and physical activity opportunities at summer Boy Scout camp, a four-week intervention to address nutrition and physical activity with youth (n=911) and adults (n=247) was conducted at Bashore Scout Reservation in Jonestown, Pennsylvania between June and July of 2016. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Childhood Obesity
- What is being tested?
- Focus Group with Participants
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 1,158 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2016to 30 Dec 2016
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Boy Scout staff, troop leader or parent of Boy Scout camper
Who may be able to join
- Age: ≥18 years
- Sex: Male or female
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Boy Scout staff, troop leader or parent of Boy Scout camper
Who cannot join
- Not Fluent in written and spoken English
- Non Boy Scout stafftroop leader or not a parent of a Boy Scout camper
- Decisional impairment
About this study
Official title: A Collaborative Approach to Providing Healthy Food Access and Sustainable Physical Activity Opportunities at Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp
To measure impact of improved healthy food access and physical activity opportunities at summer Boy Scout camp, a four-week intervention to address nutrition and physical activity with youth (n=911) and adults (n=247) was conducted at Bashore Scout Reservation in Jonestown, Pennsylvania between June and July of 2016. Intervention components included dining hall menu modifications, healthy messaging, introduction of nutritious snacks available for purchase, and a physical activity challenge.
Menu modifications resulted in improved satisfaction scores related to portion sizes (+28%) and variety (+14%), decreased plate waste, and consistent food costs. Introduction of nutritious snacks at Trading Post resulted in increased satisfaction (+13%) and increased sales per person (+20%). Physical activity increased (+22%) as a result of a step competition between troops. Small changes towards a healthier camp were widely accepted and successful, indicating potential for translation to other camps within the organization.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Being tested
- Focus Group with Participants
- Keywords
- Adolescent, Nutrition, Physical Activity
- Medical subject headings
- Pediatric Obesity, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Focus Group with ParticipantsBehavioural
Focus groups with leaders (18+) to investigate tolerance to healthy initiatives
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Group | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Focus Group with Participants |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Efficacy of intervention as assessed through focus groups and evaluation surveys
Feedback from troop leaders informed researchers concerning how scouts felt about and how receptive scouts are to healthy initiatives.
Measured: June 2016- August 2016
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Oct 2017
- Study start1 Jun 2016
- Primary completion30 Aug 2016
- Study completion30 Dec 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Childhood ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterThe 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 only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 1,158 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Boy Scouts of America
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jennifer Kraschnewski, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03325530
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00005462
- Status last verified
- Oct 2017
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2017
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Oct 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Collaborative Approach to Providing Healthy Food Access and Sustainable Physical Activity Opportunities at Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03325530
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00005462
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Keywords
- Adolescent, Nutrition, Physical Activity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,158 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Boy Scouts of America
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Oct 2017 (actual)
- 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.
To measure impact of improved healthy food access and physical activity opportunities at summer Boy Scout camp, a four-week intervention to address nutrition and physical activity with youth (n=911) and adults (n=247) was conducted at Bashore Scout Reservation in Jonestown, Pennsylvania between June and July of 2016. Intervention components included dining hall menu modifications, healthy messaging, introduction of nutritious snacks available for purchase, and a physical activity challenge.
Menu modifications resulted in improved satisfaction scores related to portion sizes (+28%) and variety (+14%), decreased plate waste, and consistent food costs. Introduction of nutritious snacks at Trading Post resulted in increased satisfaction (+13%) and increased sales per person (+20%). Physical activity increased (+22%) as a result of a step competition between troops. Small changes towards a healthier camp were widely accepted and successful, indicating potential for translation to other camps within the organization.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Group | – | Behavioral: Focus Group with Participants |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Boy Scout staff, troop leader or parent of Boy Scout camper
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age: ≥18 years
- Sex: Male or female
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Boy Scout staff, troop leader or parent of Boy Scout camper
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not Fluent in written and spoken English
- Non Boy Scout stafftroop leader or not a parent of a Boy Scout camper
- Decisional impairment
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Group with ParticipantsFocus groups with leaders (18+) to investigate tolerance to healthy initiatives | Behavioural | Focus Group |
Primary outcome
Efficacy of intervention as assessed through focus groups and evaluation surveys
Time frame: June 2016- August 2016
Feedback from troop leaders informed researchers concerning how scouts felt about and how receptive scouts are to healthy initiatives.
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 30 Oct 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Childhood Obesity, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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 4 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 30 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Efficacy of intervention as assessed through focus groups and evaluation surveys (time frame: June 2016- August 2016). 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 30 Oct 2017.