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Classroom makeover: could standing desks and fitballs boost Kids' brains?

NCT ID NCT07103343

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new classroom setup where traditional desks are replaced with standing desks, fitballs, and wall boards to get kids moving more. Researchers will track 500 students in Spain to see if this reduces sitting time and improves thinking, fitness, and well-being. The goal is to understand if simple changes to classroom furniture can make a real difference in children's health and learning.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MOVI-OLE! intervention (dynamic classroom furniture and student-centered teaching practices)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple classroom redesigns help children sit less, think better, and feel healthier during school hours.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The intervention may not work in all schools or for all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Schools in Ciudad Real (Castilla-La Mancha region) with at least one classroom in both 5rd and 6th grades of Primary Education. * Schools currently involved in educational innovation projects that aim to transform classrooms and apply student-centered pedagogical approaches. * Schools whose School Council has approved participation in the MOVI-OLE! intervention and in baseline and final evaluations. * Students enrolled in 5rd or 6th grade of Primary Education. * Students without any condition that, according to families, pediatricians, or teachers, prevents participation in the MOVI-OLE! intervention. * Students with signed informed consent from a parent or legal guardian for participation in the study activities and assessments. * Students who verbally agree to participate in baseline and final physical assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Psychological Well-Being Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Academic performance Adiposity Blood pressure Cardiometabolic risk Childhood obesity Classroom design Cognitive function Educational innovation Executive function Health related quality of life Mental health Physical activity Physical fitness Psychological well-being School engagement Sedentary behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Social and Health Research Center. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

    Cuenca, Cuenca, 16071, Spain

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