Teens helping teens: new study tests peer mentors to boost activity

NCT ID NCT02329262

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether training peer mentors to lead a healthy lifestyle program could increase physical activity in Appalachian high school teens. Over 500 students participated, comparing the peer-mentor approach to a teacher-led program. The goal was to see if teens helping teens leads to better health habits and weight management.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Berne Union High School

    Sugar Grove, Ohio, 43155, United States

  • Chillicothe High School

    Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States

  • Clay Local High School

    Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662, United States

  • Dawson-Bryant High School

    Coal Grove, Ohio, 45638, United States

  • Federal Hocking High School

    Stewart, Ohio, 45778, United States

  • Green High School

    Franklin Furnace, Ohio, 45629, United States

  • Huntington Local High School

    Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States

  • Ironton High School

    Ironton, Ohio, 45638, United States

  • Jackson High School

    Jackson, Ohio, 45640, United States

  • New Boston High School

    New Boston, Ohio, 45662, United States

  • Oak Hill High School

    Oak Hill, Ohio, 45656, United States

  • Piketon High School

    Piketon, Ohio, 45661, United States

  • River Valley High School

    Bidwell, Ohio, 45614, United States

  • South Point High School

    South Point, Ohio, 45680, United States

  • Southern Local High School

    Racine, Ohio, 45771, United States

  • Unioto High School

    Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States

  • Waverly High School

    Waverly, Ohio, 45690, United States

  • West Portsmouth High School

    Portsmouth, Ohio, 45663, United States

  • Western High School

    Latham, Ohio, 45646, United States

  • Zane Trace High School

    Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States

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