๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-10

Free Time For Wellness 2+ (NCT06654843)

Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Physical Activity Among Low-resourced Mothers in New York City: Protocol for the Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) Effectiveness Trial.

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Columbia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, and women with children. Structural and social barriers make active leisure time a rare commodity creating a pressing health issue because physical inactivity increases the risk of chronic diseases and poor health. The broad objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of Free Time for Wellness (FT4W), an innovative multilevel physical activity intervention to increase physical activity among low-resourced mothers.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Comparator Arm (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Enhanced intervention arm (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (10 Sites)

  • Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Highbridge Park โ€” New York, New York
  • Jackie Robinson Recreation Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Williamsbridge Oval โ€” New York, New York
  • St. James Recreation โ€” New York, New York
  • Hunts Point Recreation Center โ€” New York, New York
  • St. John's Park Recreation Center โ€” New York, New York
  • PS 003 โ€” New York, New York
  • McCarren Play Center โ€” New York, New York
  • PS19 โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 342-0246

Email: lh2746@cumc.columbia.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—