Morning workout boosts Kids' brains and bodies?
NCT ID NCT03805295
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a before-school physical activity program called BOKS could improve body weight, thinking skills, and quality of life in 188 children aged 5 to 14. The program ran three mornings per week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in BMI, executive function, and self-reported quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BOKS Program (before-school physical activity sessions 3 times per week for 12 weeks)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple before-school exercise program helps improve children's weight, thinking skills, and well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study without a control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. The program's effects may vary by school or child.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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