Effects of Social Skills and Physical Activity Training on Recreational Activities in Youth

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of social skills training on adolescents physical activity levels. For one week at the beginning and end of the study teens will wear a BioTrainer to measure their activity levels and also wear a pager to communicate the types of activities they are doing throughout the day. For 8 weeks participants will be randomized into one of two groups, a social skills training group or a physical activity group.

The investigators predict that both groups will experience an increase in physical activity and social involvement (decrease time spent alone).

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

12 year–14 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University at Buffalo, Division of Behavioral Medicine

Buffalo, New York, 14214, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Boys and girls ages 12-14
Youth who encounter problematic relationships with their peers

Exclusion criteria

Youth should have no psychopathology, developmental disabilities, or asthma that would limit participation
Youth should have no cold or upper respiratory distress or a condition that could influence their activities
Youth should not be taking medications that could affect their level of activity

Treatment and study plan

Social Skills Training

Behavioral

Social skills group will consist of one session (60 minutes) per week for 8 weeks

Physical Activity Training

Behavioral

Physical activity groups consist of one session (60 minutes) per week for 8 weeks

Primary outcomes

physical activity levels

Time frame: pre and post intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University at Buffalo

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Apr 22, 2009
Registry last updated: Sep 30, 2011

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