NCT07176234 The LEADS Trial (Linking Exericise for Advancing Daily Stress Management)
| NCT ID | NCT07176234 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of South Carolina |
| Condition | Obesity, Childhood |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 330 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-08-10 |
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This trial targets 330 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-25 with a primary completion date of 2029-08-10.
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Brief Summary
Chronic stressors have wide-reaching harmful effects on the physical, social, and psychological well-being of many African American (AA) families. These stressors place some AA adolescents, who already experience low rates of physical activity (PA) and high rates of obesity, at even greater risk for developing chronic diseases. Previous family-based interventions have targeted PA, diet, and sedentary behaviors to prevent and manage overweight and obesity, but few have been successful for AA adolescents. The investigators propose that this may be because chronic stressors are a major challenge to engagement in health promotion efforts, which has been significantly overlooked in previous interventions for AA families. Resilience-based interventions that empower youth to cope with daily stressors have shown improvements across a broad range of outcomes including mental health, academic achievement, and risk-taking behaviors. However, no previous study has evaluated a family-based stress and coping plus positive parenting intervention on improving engagement in PA in AA families. The Linking Exercise for Advancing Daily Stress (LEADS) Management intervention integrates a family-based intervention to address chronic stressors to promote behavioral skills for increasing PA in overweight AA adolescents and their parents. Based on Lazarus and Folkman's Stress and Coping Model, Family Systems, and Social Cognitive Theories, the proposed intervention integrates components that build coping skills (mindfulness, deep breathing, active coping, cognitive reframing), self-esteem (self-affirmation), and positive parenting practices (parent support, nurturance, family routines). The investigators propose that these protective factors as integrated into the LEADS intervention will buffer the negative effects of chronic stressors, which will lead to greater improvements in PA. The investigators pilot research indicates that the LEADS family-based intervention was feasible and acceptable and led to increased moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) for adolescents. Thus, the primary aim of this study is 1) to evaluate the efficacy of the LEADS intervention on increasing MVPA from baseline to post-intervention, and maintenance at a 6-month follow-up in overweight AA adolescents. Secondary aims will examine 2) the effect of the LEADS intervention on light PA, dietary intake, family mealtime, body mass index, waist circumference, and blood pressure outcomes, 3) the effects of the intervention on parent outcomes, as well as examining 4) mediators of the intervention effect on changes in PA.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adolescent BMI greater than or equal 70th percentile; * self-identified African American or Black adolescents 11-16 years; * at least one parent/caregiver participating; * not currently in a structured physical activity, weight loss program or stress management program * access to the internet in his/her home. Exclusion Criteria: * having limitations that would prevent physical activity, and for caregivers, * criteria will include having a cardiovascular or orthopedic condition that would limit physical activity * uncontrolled blood pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07176234 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 11 Years or older, up to 16 Years, studying Obesity, Childhood. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07176234 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07176234 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at wilsondk@mailbox.sc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07176234 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Columbia, United States, Sumter, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07176234 clinical trial?
NCT07176234 is sponsored by University of South Carolina. The trial plans to enroll 330 participants.
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