Health Education Theater for Community Well-being

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

No Placebo Group

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates the feasibility and the potential positive health impacts of a novel "health education theater," which will task participants of a health education program to create an original 10-minute theater that is required to use the health guidelines about physical activity and diet/nutrition. The outcomes include the changes in (a) knowledge about these guidelines, (b) compliance to these guidelines, (c) health related quality of life, and (d) self-perception well-being measures such as self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for UC Davis students enrolled in the 'Health Education Theater' course during Spring Quarter 2019. Participants must be able to consent and commit to the project's health guidelines, with absences not exceeding three days plus standard policy. Pregnant students or those with disabilities can join if they meet these criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

This does not apply to my condition.

I am a UC Davis student registered for 'Health Education Theater' in Spring 2019.

This does not apply to a medical condition.

Exclusion Criteria

Any student (including a pregnant woman student and a student with a disability) can participate in this study as long as they meet the above criteria

I am unable to give consent for myself.

I am under the age of 18.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Health education (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests a 'health education theater' approach where participants create a short play based on physical activity and diet/nutrition guidelines. It measures changes in guideline knowledge, adherence, quality of life, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

Participant Groups

Group I: Health education Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This arm's subjects are tasked to create an original 10-minute theater that is required to use the guidelines about physical activity and diet/nutrition.

Health education is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Health Education for:

• Chronic Pain Management
• Parkinson's Disease Management

🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Health Education for:

• Chronic Pain Management
• Parkinson's Disease Management
• General Health Promotion

Find a Clinic Near You

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University of California Davis Davis, CA

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Davis

Lead Sponsor

Trials

958

Patients Recruited

4,816,000+