Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT): Improving Men's Health Through the Power of Sport
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentIntervention Model Description: Pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial with 2 arms: intervention (immediate delivery of Hockey FIT program) and comparator (wait-list control/delayed delivery of Hockey FIT program)Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)Masking Description: Trained assessors conducting measurements are not blinded to study allocation in all instances. When a trained assessor is not blinded, potential bias related to measurement of the primary outcome (weight) is being addressed by the requirement of photos of weight (measured via an electronic scale) being taken alongside the study measurement form (including study ID), at all follow-up time points. Furthermore, a study team member will verify that all weights recorded on the study measurement form match what is shown in the photo.Primary Purpose: Prevention
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 35 years and 65 years
- Gender
- Only males
Description
The overall goal of this study is to reduce preventable chronic diseases in Canadian men by improving health behaviours and health indicators. To achieve this goal, following a successful pilot study providing strong evidence to proceed with a definitive trial, the investigators are conducting a pra...
The overall goal of this study is to reduce preventable chronic diseases in Canadian men by improving health behaviours and health indicators. To achieve this goal, following a successful pilot study providing strong evidence to proceed with a definitive trial, the investigators are conducting a pragmatic, cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Hockey FIT program. The primary specific aim is to conduct an outcome evaluation to evaluate the effectiveness of Hockey FIT in middle-aged Canadian men who are overweight or obese. Specifically, the investigators will: examine whether Hockey FIT (vs. wait-list control) leads to: greater weight loss at 12 months (primary outcome), as well as improved health behaviours (physical activity; sedentary time; eating habits) and health indicators (physiological measures; health & psychosocial measures) at 3 and 12 months. Following the pilot study, the investigators will use the affiliation of being a fan of hockey as a powerful draw to engage men. Sites will be selected based on availability of both a major junior (or professional) hockey team and an implementation partner (e.g., YMCA branch, fitness facility, University) located in the city. A minimum of 32 Canadian sites will be randomized to the intervention (Hockey FIT program: immediately delivery) or comparator (wait-list control: delayed delivery); at each site, at least 10 men will be recruited (with the goal of recruiting approximately 40 men/site). Intervention sites will begin Hockey FIT immediately while comparator sites will offer Hockey FIT after a 12-month delay. The measurement sessions involving both groups will take place at 0 (baseline), 3 and 12 months.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT03636282
- Collaborators
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Robert Petrella, MD, PhD Western University
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