Physical ActivityPhase 3PARKSNCT05231837
Neighborhood Park Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver and Intensive Family Outreach
A Phase 3 study testing Experimental: Fee Waiver and Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
To evaluate a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity
- What is being tested?
- Experimental: Fee Waiver and Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 430 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2022to 18 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Phase 3
- 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 6 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- age 6-12 years
- do not meet guidelines for recommended level of physical activity
- live in neighborhood served by one of 20 study parks
- able to be physically active
- do not plan to move in the next two years
Who cannot join
- younger than 6 or older than 12 years of age
- do not live within 2 miles of study park
- already meet physical activity guidelines
- not able to be physically active plan to move within two years
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Minnesota Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454
About this study
Official title: Neighborhood Park Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver and Intensive Family Outreach to Promote Physical Activity in Low-Income Children Ages 6-12 Years
To evaluate a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Neighborhood parks (n=20) from Minneapolis (n=8) and Saint Paul (n=12) park systems will be randomized for a 2-year period to one of two arms: 1) Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver (n=10); or 2) Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only (n=10). The evaluation cohort will consist of 432 children ages 6-12 yrs who reside in one of the 20 randomized park neighborhoods. Measurements from evaluation cohort-enrolled individual children will be collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Read the detailed description
This research evaluates the effects of a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Neighborhood parks (n=20) from Minneapolis (n=8) and Saint Paul (n=12) park systems will be randomized for a 2-year period to one of two arms: 1) Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver (n=10); or 2) Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only (n=10). In the Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver condition, Community Advisory Boards (CABs) will be created to develop partner networks that will publicize the free youth park programs offered at the local park and recreation center. CABs will engage in program recruitment activities throughout the study to directly engage parents to support their child's PA through enrollment and participation in youth sports park programs. Parents will be supported through CAB outreach activities that address cultural and communication barriers, and financial barriers will be addressed through the fee waiver program. The Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only will consist of financial supports through the fee waiver, but will not include additional outreach beyond usual park outreach activities. The evaluation cohort will consist of 432 children ages 6-12 yrs who reside in one of the 20 randomized park neighborhoods. Measurements from evaluation cohort-enrolled individual children will be collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.
The Specific Aims of this research are:
Specific Aim 1: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in child MVPA over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Specific Aim 2: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in child sedentary behavior over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Exploratory Aim 3: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in parent light and sedentary activity over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Hypothesis 1: Children who live in a neighborhood where the park is randomized to intensive park outreach and fee waiver will have larger increases in MVPA and decreases in sedentary behavior at 6, 12 and 24 months relative to children who live in a fee waiver-only neighborhood.
Hypothesis 2: Parents of children who live in a neighborhood where the park is randomized to intensive park outreach and fee waiver will have larger increases in light PA and decreases in sedentary behavior at 6, 12, and 24 months relative to parents of children who live in a fee waiver-only neighborhood.
IMPACT: The proposed research will provide evidence about the effectiveness of a park-based intervention that includes intensive park outreach and youth sports program fee waivers on changes in physical activity among racially/ethnically diverse children with low-income. It will provide critical information needed to support policies and programs that increase the reach and participation of children living in high-risk, low income communities, and thereby reduce racial/ethnic and income-related physical activity disparities.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Being tested
- Experimental: Fee Waiver, Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach
- Keywords
- Physical Activity Low Income Youth Parks
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Experimental: Fee WaiverBehavioural
Fees are waived for youth sports programs at the park and recreation center
Fee Waiver Plus Intensive OutreachBehavioural
Fees are waived for youth sports programs at the park and recreation center and intensive outreach is conducted in the neighborhood through community advisory boards and partner engagement.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Waiver | Experimental | Fees for youth sports programs will be waived in this condition. Youth who enroll in youth sports programs in parks that are randomly assigned to this condition will pay no fee for program enrollment. Receives: Behavioral: Experimental: Fee Waiver |
| Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach | Experimental | Parks randomly assigned to the Intensive Outreach and Fee Waiver:
Intensive Outreach consists of the formation and activity of a community advisory group who will engage with neighborhood community partners to support parents in the neighborhood to enroll their child and support the child's participation in the park youth sports programs offered at the neighborhood park and recreation center. Program marketing and materials and registration will be offered in both Spanish and English. Program coaches will be supported with technical assistance from study staff to implement the park youth sports program with high fidelity and with high communication and engagement with enrolled youth and their parents.
Fees for youth sports programs will be waived in this condition. Youth who enroll in youth sports programs in parks that are randomly assigned to this condition will pay no fee for program enrollment. Receives: Behavioral: Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity
Accelerometers worn for 7 day calculate minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity
Measured: two years
Minutes per day of light and sedentary activity
Accelerometers worn for 7 days calculate minutes per day of light and sedentary activity
Measured: two years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Feb 2022
- Study start15 Feb 2022
- Primary completion18 Dec 2025
- Study completion18 Dec 2025
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 MinnesotaThe 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Parks will be randomized to one of two conditions for a period of two years. Individual measures of physical activity and behavior will be collected among children and parents who reside in the neighborhoods that are served by each park. Children and parents will be enrolled for two years and measured at baseline, six, twelve and twenty-four months.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 430 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Simone A French, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Minneaots
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05231837
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00012450
- Acronym
- PARKS
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Jan 2022
- Last updated
- 14 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Neighborhood Park Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver and Intensive Family Outreach to Promote Physical Activity in Low-Income Children Ages 6-12 Years
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05231837
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PARKS / STUDY00012450
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity Low Income Youth Parks
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 430 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MinnesotaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Feb 2022 (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 evaluate a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Neighborhood parks (n=20) from Minneapolis (n=8) and Saint Paul (n=12) park systems will be randomized for a 2-year period to one of two arms: 1) Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver (n=10); or 2) Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only (n=10). The evaluation cohort will consist of 432 children ages 6-12 yrs who reside in one of the 20 randomized park neighborhoods. Measurements from evaluation cohort-enrolled individual children will be collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Detailed description
This research evaluates the effects of a park-level intervention to increase child moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and decrease sedentary time among low-income racially/ethnically diverse children ages 6-12 yrs. Neighborhood parks (n=20) from Minneapolis (n=8) and Saint Paul (n=12) park systems will be randomized for a 2-year period to one of two arms: 1) Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver (n=10); or 2) Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only (n=10). In the Intensive Park Outreach and Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver condition, Community Advisory Boards (CABs) will be created to develop partner networks that will publicize the free youth park programs offered at the local park and recreation center. CABs will engage in program recruitment activities throughout the study to directly engage parents to support their child's PA through enrollment and participation in youth sports park programs. Parents will be supported through CAB outreach activities that address cultural and communication barriers, and financial barriers will be addressed through the fee waiver program. The Youth Sports Program Fee Waiver Only will consist of financial supports through the fee waiver, but will not include additional outreach beyond usual park outreach activities. The evaluation cohort will consist of 432 children ages 6-12 yrs who reside in one of the 20 randomized park neighborhoods. Measurements from evaluation cohort-enrolled individual children will be collected at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.
The Specific Aims of this research are:
Specific Aim 1: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in child MVPA over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Specific Aim 2: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in child sedentary behavior over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Exploratory Aim 3: To evaluate the effects of a park-level intervention on changes in parent light and sedentary activity over 6, 12 and 24 months.
Hypothesis 1: Children who live in a neighborhood where the park is randomized to intensive park outreach and fee waiver will have larger increases in MVPA and decreases in sedentary behavior at 6, 12 and 24 months relative to children who live in a fee waiver-only neighborhood.
Hypothesis 2: Parents of children who live in a neighborhood where the park is randomized to intensive park outreach and fee waiver will have larger increases in light PA and decreases in sedentary behavior at 6, 12, and 24 months relative to parents of children who live in a fee waiver-only neighborhood.
IMPACT: The proposed research will provide evidence about the effectiveness of a park-based intervention that includes intensive park outreach and youth sports program fee waivers on changes in physical activity among racially/ethnically diverse children with low-income. It will provide critical information needed to support policies and programs that increase the reach and participation of children living in high-risk, low income communities, and thereby reduce racial/ethnic and income-related physical activity disparities.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Parks will be randomized to one of two conditions for a period of two years. Individual measures of physical activity and behavior will be collected among children and parents who reside in the neighborhoods that are served by each park. Children and parents will be enrolled for two years and measured at baseline, six, twelve and twenty-four months.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Waiver | Experimental | Behavioral: Experimental: Fee WaiverFees for youth sports programs will be waived in this condition. Youth who enroll in youth sports programs in parks that are randomly assigned to this condition will pay no fee for program enrollment. |
| Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach | Experimental | Behavioral: Fee Waiver Plus Intensive OutreachParks randomly assigned to the Intensive Outreach and Fee Waiver: Intensive Outreach consists of the formation and activity of a community advisory group who will engage with neighborhood community partners to support parents in the neighborhood to enroll their child and support the child's participation in the park youth sports programs offered at the neighborhood park and recreation center. Program marketing and materials and registration will be offered in both Spanish and English. Program coaches will be supported with technical assistance from study staff to implement the park youth sports program with high fidelity and with high communication and engagement with enrolled youth and their parents. Fees for youth sports programs will be waived in this condition. Youth who enroll in youth sports programs in parks that are randomly assigned to this condition will pay no fee for program enrollment. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- age 6-12 years
- do not meet guidelines for recommended level of physical activity
- live in neighborhood served by one of 20 study parks
- able to be physically active
- do not plan to move in the next two years
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- younger than 6 or older than 12 years of age
- do not live within 2 miles of study park
- already meet physical activity guidelines
- not able to be physically active plan to move within two years
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Fee WaiverFees are waived for youth sports programs at the park and recreation center | Behavioural | Fee Waiver |
| Fee Waiver Plus Intensive OutreachFees are waived for youth sports programs at the park and recreation center and intensive outreach is conducted in the neighborhood through community advisory boards and partner engagement. | Behavioural | Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach |
Primary outcome
Minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity
Time frame: two years
Accelerometers worn for 7 day calculate minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity
Minutes per day of light and sedentary activity
Time frame: two years
Accelerometers worn for 7 days calculate minutes per day of light and sedentary activity
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 14 Jan 2026.
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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.
Simone A French, PhD principal investigator
University of Minneaots
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Experimental: Fee Waiver and Fee Waiver Plus Intensive Outreach in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Minnesota 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 5 inclusion and 4 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 14 Jan 2026. 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
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?
Minutes per day of moderate and vigorous physical activity (time frame: two years). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 14 Jan 2026.