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A prescription for play: can School-Based 'Green Prescriptions' revive teen activity?

NCT ID NCT07770997

Prevention Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a school-based 'green prescription'—a program where physical education teachers provide teens with personalized activity goals, educational materials, and weekly encouragement to boost leisure-time physical activity. Aimed at 15-17-year-olds who are not active enough, the study also explores whether adding support from a dietitian, psychologist, and other specialists makes the program more effective. Participants' activity levels and health markers are tracked before, right after, and six months following the 12-week program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Green Prescription (Teacher-Led) - a school-based behavioral intervention with individualized physical activity recommendations, educational materials, and weekly motivational support
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, school-based strategy to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in adolescents, potentially curbing obesity and related health issues.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-reported activity measures, which may not fully capture actual behavior change. Long-term adherence beyond the 12-week intervention remains uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

308 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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General inclusion criteria * Adolescents aged 15-17 years. * Enrollment in a participating secondary school. * Health status allowing participation in physical activity. * Stable body weight during the month preceding enrollment (±1 kg). * Written informed consent from the participant and a parent or legal guardian, as required by local regulations. Intervention Groups (A-C) Participants were eligible if they met all of the following criteria: \- Insufficient physical activity, defined as reporting fewer than 5 days during the previous week with at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, assessed using the MVPA questionnaire. and met one of the following group-specific criteria: Group A - Overweight or Obesity * Body fat percentage above the age- and sex-specific reference values. * BMI ≥25 kg/m² (used as an auxiliary screening criterion). Group B - High Screen Time * Recreational screen time ≥4 hours per day. Group C - Low Social Support * Low perceived social support assessed using the Student Social Support Scale for Young People (SSYSS). * Low psychological well-being assessed using the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire (boys \<37.29; girls \<42.64). Comparison Group (Group D) * Sufficient physical activity, defined as reporting at least 5 days during the previous week with at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, assessed using the MVPA questionnaire. * No participation in the Green Prescription intervention. Exclusion Criteria * Secondary obesity. * Acute or chronic medical conditions preventing participation in physical activity. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Current psychological or psychiatric diagnosis requiring active treatment. * Failure to provide written informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Overweight and/or obesity Physical inactivity Screen time Sedentary lifestyle Social support

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poznan University of Physical Education

    Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, 61-871, Poland

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