Back to resultsFamily Exergaming: A Research Study Testing a Videogame Intervention to Increase Physical Activity for Families
Primary Purpose
Obesity
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Exergame (DDR)
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Obesity focused on measuring Obesity, Exergames, Videogames, Prevention, Family, Dance Dance Revolution, Pedometer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 9-17
- Overweight status (BMI of 85% and above)
- Willing to come to two (2 hour) visits to MMCRI for measurements and complete surveys
- Family participation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Serious heart condition
- Photo-sensitive seizures
- Previous extensive history using DDR
Sites / Locations
- Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
Lifestyle Counseling
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Amount of physical activity
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00889122
First Posted
April 27, 2009
Last Updated
August 3, 2010
Sponsor
MaineHealth
Collaborators
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00889122
Brief Title
Family Exergaming: A Research Study Testing a Videogame Intervention to Increase Physical Activity for Families
Official Title
Family Exergaming: A Research Study Testing a Videogame Intervention to Increase Physical Activity for Families
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
July 2010
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2010 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
MaineHealth
Collaborators
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if an interactive game (Dance Dance Revolution/DDR) can promote healthy physical activity for the health of all family members
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Obesity
Keywords
Obesity, Exergames, Videogames, Prevention, Family, Dance Dance Revolution, Pedometer
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
213 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Lifestyle Counseling
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Exergame (DDR)
Intervention Description
Use of an active videogame vs. pedometers given to entire families to promote physical activity.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Amount of physical activity
Time Frame
14 weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
9 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
17 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Ages 9-17
Overweight status (BMI of 85% and above)
Willing to come to two (2 hour) visits to MMCRI for measurements and complete surveys
Family participation
Exclusion Criteria:
Serious heart condition
Photo-sensitive seizures
Previous extensive history using DDR
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ann Maloney, MD
Organizational Affiliation
MaineHealth
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
City
Scarborough
State/Province
Maine
ZIP/Postal Code
04074
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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