Can classroom workouts make a generation healthier?

NCT ID NCT07803666

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a school-based program called Operation ToneUp can improve fitness, nutrition knowledge, and blood pressure in children in grades 3 through 6. Students in participating schools will complete two 20-minute web-based sessions each week during class time, focusing on nutrition and fitness. Researchers will compare their results with students at schools not running the program, measuring push-ups, curl-ups, a running test, a nutrition quiz, and blood pressure before and after the 8-week period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
School-based nutrition and fitness program using an interactive web platform, delivered twice weekly for 20 minutes in classrooms
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer schools a simple, scalable way to improve children's fitness, nutrition knowledge, and blood pressure.
What could go wrong
The trial relies on self-reported nutrition knowledge and school-based measurements, which may not capture real-world impact. Results depend on schools sticking to the program, and benefits may fade after the 8 weeks end.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,400 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Intervention schools 1) serve students in grades 3-6; 2) intend to implement Operation Tone-Up 3 days/week over 8 weeks; and 3) are not participating in other fitness related research * Non-intervention schools 1) 1) serve students in grades 3-6 and 2) are not participating in other fitness related research * Children/students are 1) boys or girls enrolled in 3rd-6th grade at participating schools, 2) without parent/caregiver opt-out Exclusion Criteria: * Schools do not serve students in grades 3-6 will be excluded from the study * Students not enrolled in grades 3 through 6 or have parent/caregiver opt-out

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Locations

  • Lake Havasu Unified School District

    Lake Havasu City, Arizona, 86403, United States

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