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Efficacy of the Athletes for Life Program to Promote Cardiovascular Health

Community-Academic Partnership to Promote Cardiovascular Health Among Underserved Children and Families

NCT03761589•San Diego State University

Summary

The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a fitness- and behavioral-focused intervention, Athletes for Life (AFL), to improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) among 160 underserved families.

Detailed Description

The Athletes for Life (AFL) study was a 12-week randomized controlled trial designed to promote cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and healthy lifestyle changes among parents and children. The original enrollment target was 160 families. A total of 149 parent-child dyads living in a Southwestern U.S. metropolitan area were enrolled in the study. AFL consisting of 24 structured, twice-weekly 90-min family-based, nutrition and sport/fitness-oriented sessions, and was delivered in a municipal recreation center. Behavior change, including increased physical activity, and adherence were motivated through positive reinforcement techniques. Families were randomized to either the AFL program or a wait-list control group.

Eligibility

Age

6 - 11 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

•Parent ages 18 years and over
•Child ages 6-11 years

Exclusion Criteria

•Presence of a mental or physical condition that was contraindicated to participating in sports/exercise
•Having a chronic condition that limited mobility
•Taking medications that influenced body composition

Locations (1)

Institute for Behavioral and Community Health

San Diego, California, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

July 1, 2016

Primary Completion Date

March 31, 2018

Completion Date

June 30, 2018

Last Updated

April 13, 2025

Enrollment

149

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Cardiovascular FitnessPhysical Activity

Interventions

AFL Intervention

BEHAVIORAL

Wait-List Control

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: April 13, 2025Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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