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NCT Number: NCT00967460

Effect of a Physical-activity-promoting Environment on Motor Skills, Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Children in Childcare Settings

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a project promoting unstructured spontaneous physical activity (PA) through an adaptation of the built environment and the provision of a supportive social environment of childcare centers on motor skills, physical activity, desire to move around, body mass index (BMI), quality of life and PA and behavior of the family.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Body Weight Inactivity Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pediatric Obesity Sedentary Behavior Signs and Symptoms

Age range

2 year–5 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ligues de la santé, Lausanne, Switzerland

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About this study

The study will last one school year and includes 58 childcare centers in 3 provinces (JU, NE, VD) of the French part of Switzerland.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Children in selected childcare centers

Treatment and study plan

Lifestyle Intervention

Behavioral

Promoting unstructured spontaneous physical in childcare through an adaptation of the built environment and the provision of a supportive social environment

Primary outcomes

  1. Motor skills

    Time frame: 1 school year

Secondary outcomes

  1. Physical activity

    Time frame: 1 school year

  2. Enjoyment of physical activity

    Time frame: 1 school year

  3. BMI

    Time frame: 1 school year

  4. Quality of life

    Time frame: 1 school year

  5. Physical activity and behavior of the family

    Time frame: 1 school year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Lausanne Hospitals

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Basel
  • University of Lausanne
  • University of Zurich

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of a Physical-activity-promoting Environment on Motor Skills, Physical Activity, Quality of Life and BMI of Children in Childcare Settings (Youp'là Bouge)

Acronym: Youp'là bouge

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 27, 2009
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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