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
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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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Locations
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School of Physical Education, Jinan University
Guangzhou, China