Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study ID
NCT03805295
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
5 Years - 14 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • BOKS Program — OTHER
    12-week physical activity program, occurring 3x/week, lasting 30-60 minutes per session.

Study Details

This study evaluates the implementation of the BOKS program in three schools (K-8) in Revere, MA, and its effect on participating students with regard to BMI, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes. BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success) is a before-school physical activity program that has been implemented in over 2,000 elementary and middle schools. Two sessions will be held (Spring 2018 and Winter 2018. This is a cohort study evaluating the impact of program participation on child BMI, quality of life, and executive function.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 16, 2018
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2018
Completion
Dec 30, 2018

Study Design

Enrollment
188 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Spring 2018 Participation
    Students in this arm (40 per school, up to 120 total) will participate in the BOKS program in Winter-Spring 2018. They will serve as the control group in Fall 2018.
  • Experimental: Fall 2018 Participation
    Students in this arm (40 per school, up to 120 total) will participate in the BOKS program in Fall 2018.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks) ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Massachusetts General HospitalBostonMassachusetts02114-

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