Teens helping teens: peer mentors aim to boost fitness in appalachian high schools
NCT ID NCT02329262
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether training older high school students as peer mentors could help younger teens become more physically active. Over 500 students from Appalachian high schools took part, comparing a peer-mentored program to a teacher-led one. The goal was to see if the mentoring approach led to better weight and activity outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
peer mentoring program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that training older teens to mentor younger ones is an effective way to increase physical activity and improve health in high school students.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to other regions or age groups, and the effect on weight and activity may be modest.
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Locations
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Berne Union High School
Sugar Grove, Ohio, 43155, United States
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Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States
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Clay Local High School
Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662, United States
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Dawson-Bryant High School
Coal Grove, Ohio, 45638, United States
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Federal Hocking High School
Stewart, Ohio, 45778, United States
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Green High School
Franklin Furnace, Ohio, 45629, United States
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Huntington Local High School
Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States
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Ironton High School
Ironton, Ohio, 45638, United States
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Jackson High School
Jackson, Ohio, 45640, United States
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New Boston High School
New Boston, Ohio, 45662, United States
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Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill, Ohio, 45656, United States
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Piketon High School
Piketon, Ohio, 45661, United States
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River Valley High School
Bidwell, Ohio, 45614, United States
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South Point High School
South Point, Ohio, 45680, United States
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Southern Local High School
Racine, Ohio, 45771, United States
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Unioto High School
Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States
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Waverly High School
Waverly, Ohio, 45690, United States
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West Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, Ohio, 45663, United States
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Western High School
Latham, Ohio, 45646, United States
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Zane Trace High School
Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States