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NCT Number: NCT03403816

Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Before-school Physical Activity Programs

This study will determine the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program, BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success), in increasing objectively measured physical activity levels among children in elementary and middle school in 7 schools in Massachusetts.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Motor Activity Sleep

Age range

5 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

This study will determine the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program, BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success), in increasing objectively measured physical activity levels among children in elementary and middle school in 7 schools in Massachusetts. The study focuses on capturing valid and objective assessments of student-level physical activity during BOKS program time and assessing the impact of the BOKS program on overall daily physical activity levels using minute-by-minute physical activity level data among elementary aged students. Data is also collected to understand how increasing physical activity may impact students' sleep.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Attending public elementary and middle school in two selected Massachusetts communities with BOKS programming

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Before School Physical Activity Program

Behavioral

BOKS is a before school physical activity program offered at no cost to participating families that focuses on engaging elementary and middle school students in physical activity, skill development and brief nutrition education sessions that prepare them for a day of learning. The BOKS curriculum includes 12 weeks of instruction and 40 minutes of structured kid-friendly activities that include warm-ups, skill of the week, running, relay and obstacle course activities and nutritional tips. The BOKS team provides training for BOKS leaders free of charge each month. BOKS is currently being used in more than 1,800 schools in the US and Canada.

Other names: Build Our Kids Success (BOKS)

Primary outcomes

  1. Total steps per day

    Time frame: Participants wore a Fitbit activity monitor for up to 5 school days beginning with the before school period simultaneously for 24 hours/day

    The primary outcome measure is a physical activity measure of how many steps per day participants took.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Active minutes

    Time frame: Participants wore a Fitbit activity monitor for up to 5 school days beginning with the before school period simultaneously for 24 hours/day

    A secondary outcome measure is a measure of how many minutes participants spent in light, moderate and vigorous activity per day.

  2. Sleep duration

    Time frame: Participants wore Fitbit activity monitors for 24 hours for up to 5 school days

    A secondary outcome measure is the amount of time participants spent asleep each night, measured by a Fitbit activity monitor, which collects a measure of total sleep time.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Other

Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Reebok Foundation

Registry information

Acronym: BOKS

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jan 19, 2018
Registry last updated
Jan 19, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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