Family workouts may boost teen mood, new study hints

NCT ID NCT07380750

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program called 'Active Families, Healthy Minds' can improve mental well-being in Chinese teens aged 10-14. The program adds parent-child home activities to regular school physical education. Researchers will compare this family-supported approach to school-only exercise and a wait-list group to see if involving parents leads to better mental health and more physical activity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Family-supported physical activity program (structured school exercise plus parent-child home activities)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to boost mental well-being in teens by combining school exercise with family involvement.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results may vary widely. The study is relatively small (345 participants) and limited to China, so findings may not apply elsewhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Psychological Well-Being Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Physical Education, Jinan University

    Guangzhou, China