Stage your way to better health: UC davis tests theater as a teaching tool
NCT ID NCT03759015
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether having college students write and perform a 10-minute play about diet and exercise can boost their knowledge, healthy habits, and overall well-being. Ten UC Davis students will create the play as part of a course, and researchers will measure changes in their understanding of health guidelines, how well they follow them, and their quality of life. It's a small, early test to see if this creative approach is feasible and worth studying further.
What this could mean
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Active substance
health education theater (creating a 10-minute play about physical activity and nutrition)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a fun, engaging way to teach healthy habits to young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. It also relies on self-reported surveys, which can be biased.
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University of California Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States