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NCT Number: NCT03805295

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity Behavior Body Weight Executive Function Fitness Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physical Activity Quality of Life Signs and Symptoms

Age range

5 year–14 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Enrolled in the BOKS program
  • Participating school
  • Age 5-14

Exclusion criteria

  • No valid consent
  • Not enrolled in BOKS

Treatment and study plan

BOKS Program

Other

12-week physical activity program, occurring 3x/week, lasting 30-60 minutes per session.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2)

    Time frame: Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

    calculated from height and weight

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Executive Function

    Time frame: Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

    Executive function and attention/concentration as measured by the Flanker Task

  2. Change in Quality of Life PedsQL

    Time frame: Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

    Measured by PedsQL, a validated measure of pediatric self-rated quality of life with higher score indicating higher quality of life.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • American Council on Exercise
  • BOKS

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jan 15, 2019
Registry last updated
Dec 23, 2025

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