Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA
- Conditions
- Overweight and ObesityFitnessPhysical ActivityQuality of LifeExecutive Function
- Registration Number
- NCT03805295
- Lead Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 128
- Enrolled in the BOKS program
- Participating school
- Age 5-14
- No valid consent
- Not enrolled in BOKS
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SEQUENTIAL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks) calculated from height and weight
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Executive Function Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks) Executive function and attention/concentration as measured by the Flanker Task
Change in Quality of life PedsQL 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.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States