Clinical trials: Community-Based Participatory Research
Obesity
Get Fruved: Obesity Prevention for Older Adolescents
This program is a non-diet approach to obesity prevention for older adolescents which does not promote following a special diet to manage weight; it promotes healthy behavior associated with obesity prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT02941497
- Testing
- Social marketing and health promotion campaign
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Obesity, Exercise
Physical Activity, Weight and Fitness Outcomes in Children in After-Care
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of two after-school programs on children's physical activity, fitness, body composition, and academic performance.
- Trial name
- NCT01063413
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Dengue
Citizen Action for Sustainable Dengue Control in Sub-Saharan Africa
This project focuses on addressing arboviral outbreaks in Ivory Coast by involving local communities in the sustainable control of Aedes mosquitoes, utilizing scientific advice and environmental interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT06648603
- Testing
- Community-based larval source management, Enhanced Aedes adults trapping (BG-GAT), Community-based larval source management with Enhanced Aedes adults trapping (BG-GAT)
- Where
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Obesity
Church, Extension and Academic Partners Empowering Healthy Families
The project will address health disparities via a community-engaged approach in partnership with black churches. The long-term goals of this integrated project are to: 1) prevent and reduce childhood obesity through improved…
- Trial name
- EHF (NCT03980262)
- Testing
- Healthy Children, Healthy Families+ (HCHF+), Money Smart
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Childhood Obesity
Development and Pilot Testing of a Childhood Obesity Treatment Program
The primary aims were to assess community capacity to develop, implement, and sustain a childhood obesity reduction initiative in the health-disparate Dan River Region as well as to pilot test iChoose to determine the potential…
- Trial name
- NCT03513510
- Testing
- iChoose
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Pediatric Obesity, Obesity
Family-centered Obesity Prevention: Communities for Healthy Living (CHL)
The Communities for Healthy Living (CHL) program is a family-focused intervention to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors including diet and physical activity among children (age 3-to 5-years) and their families, enrolled in Head…
- Trial name
- CHL (NCT03334669)
- Testing
- Parents Connect for Healthy Living (PConnect), Enhanced Nutrition Support, Media Resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston College
Substance Use, Substance-Related Disorders
Clinician Practice Companion to Address Youth Substance Use
Substance use, including the use of opioids, cannabis, and other drugs, is common among adolescents and young adults, and overdose has become a leading cause of death among youth in Canada and the United States.
- Conditions
- Substance Use, Substance-Related Disorders, Adolescent Substance Use, Cannabis Use
- Trial name
- NCT07725289
- Testing
- Practice Companion
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adolescent School Connectedness, Adolescent Health
Trial of a Health Promoting School Approach to Positive Youth Development and Wellness Promotion
Assess the effects of a school-based multi-component intervention on school connectedness, school engagement, and developmental assets through a group randomized, participatory trial.
- Conditions
- Adolescent School Connectedness, Adolescent Health, Community Based Participatory Research Methods
- Trial name
- TRUST (NCT02840383)
- Testing
- Delayed Intervention, Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 811 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Tobacco Use, Substance Use
Tobacco-Concurrent Addictions in At-Risk Youth in Ottawa
According to the 2015 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS), there has been a significant increase in the number of secondary school youth who use poly-substances.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use, Substance Use, Cannabis Use
- Trial name
- TCAY-Ottawa (NCT04812613)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Community-Based Participatory Research, Adolescent Behavior
My Best Alaskan Life: A Community-Designed Intervention to Improve Youth/Young Adults' Sexual and Mental Health
This project addresses critical public health disparities among Alaskan youth and young adults by developing and evaluating "My Best Alaskan Life" (MBAL), an innovative online tool aimed at improving sexual and mental health…
- Conditions
- Community-Based Participatory Research, Adolescent Behavior, Mental Depression, Sexual Health
- Trial name
- MBAL (NCT06482242)
- Testing
- My Best Alaska Life
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alaska Anchorage
Childhood Obesity
Shape Up Somerville: Eat Smart Play Hard
Community-based environmental approach to obesity prevention targeting first, second, and third grade students in Somerville, MA.
- Trial name
- NCT00153322
- Testing
- Nurtition and Physical Activity Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sleep
Assessing Sleep in Blackfeet Families With K-3rd Grade Children
This project will investigate traditional sleep routines and the current sleep environment in American Indian children to develop a culturally appropriate and novel sleep intervention to increase total sleep time for families…
- Trial name
- NCT05314712
- Testing
- Sleep intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montana State University
Race-related Stress, Depression, Anxiety
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
The current study seeks to build on previous research that demonstrates the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combating stigma by investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a protocol to support Black…
- Conditions
- Race-related Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Stress Reaction
- Trial name
- ACT for SCD (NCT05685368)
- Testing
- ACT for SCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Overweight, Obesity
An Intergenerational Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Intervention to Reduce Appalachian Health Disparities
The study purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate, faith-placed lay health advisor intervention aimed at increasing fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among intergenerational Appalachian…
- Trial name
- NCT01373307
- Testing
- LHA-delivered energy balance classes/activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nancy Schoenberg
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Health and Quality of Life of Latino Youth: Every Little Step Counts
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a lifestyle intervention program on type 2 diabetes risk factors and quality of life in overweight Latino youth.
- Trial name
- ELSC (NCT01236794)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Education Sessions and Youth Exercise Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Suicide
Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Resilience Research
The goal of the Alaska Native Resilience Research Study (ANRRS) is to identify community-level protective factors that can most effectively reduce co-occurring youth suicide and alcohol risk.
- Trial name
- ANCHRR (NCT03131739)
- Volunteers
- 585 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Feasibility of Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Disadvantaged Populations
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of establishing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing at a federally-qualified health center (FQHC) during a global health crisis to mitigate…
- Trial name
- NCT04558307
- Testing
- Pilot a rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy, Community-driven messages to promote COVID-19 testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Pregnancy
CO-OP Trial: Community-based Outreach on Obesity in Pregnancy
Obesity is becoming more common and disproportionately affects the younger generation, the poor and certain ethnic groups. Nearly 50% of reproductive aged women are obese or overweight.
- Trial name
- CO-OP (NCT01841424)
- Testing
- Dietary counseling. Maintain a food diary.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri, Kansas City
Dietary Habits
Appalachians Together Restoring the Eating Environment
Most of the nation's serious chronic health challenges and causes of death, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity, are directly linked to sub-optimal diet.
- Trial name
- Appal-TREE (NCT02399436)
- Testing
- School-Based Healthy Snacking Campaign, Community Cooking Classes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mark Swanson, PhD