Wakaya: Rising Up for Choctaw Youth Health (NCT05818384)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Investigators will conduct a two-group randomized waitlist-control trial to assess the efficacy of the Wakaya: Rising Up for Choctaw Youth Health program on improving physical activity, reducing sedentary behaviors and improving healthful eating habits as well as delaying or reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Wakaya is an experiential, outdoor, nature-based program grounded in Choctaw values. It is a multi-level intervention that increases individual motivation and leadership skills to make healthy behavioral choices for behavior and exercise.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma — Durant, Oklahoma
Age range: 12 Years to 19 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Wakaya: Rising Up for Choctaw Youth Curriculum (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma — Durant, Oklahoma
- University of Washington, IWRI, School of Social Work — Seattle, Washington
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (833) 265-4289
Email: tbenally@uw.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.