Determining the Optimal Amount of Structured Environments for Healthy Kids (NCT06158594)
Identifying the Ideal Dose of Structured Summer Programming for Mitigating Accelerated Summer BMI Gain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Studies show that virtually all increases in children's (5-12yrs) BMI occur during the summer, no matter children's' weight status (i.e., normal weight, overweight, or obese) at summer entry. Recent preliminary studies show that children engage in healthier behaviors on days that they attend summer day camps, and that BMI gain does not accelerate for these children. The proposed randomized dose-response study will identify the dose-response relationship between amount of summer programming and summer BMI gain.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
Age range: 5 Years to 12 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Summer day camp (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 (1 Sites)
- University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (803) 777-5605
Email: weaverrg@mailbox.sc.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.