Can community ideas get kids moving? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06970067

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Deanna Hoelscher Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study works with middle school students and their communities to create and test programs that make it easier for kids to be active, like walking or biking to school. Researchers will measure physical activity levels in 450 6th graders over time. The goal is to find out what really works to keep kids healthy and reduce future disease risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide effective, community-based strategies to increase physical activity in adolescents and lower their long-term risk for chronic diseases.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may vary by community, and long-term sustainability is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITING

Austin, Texas, 78701, United States

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