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Can a chess champion film inspire kenyan teens to aim higher?

NCT ID NCT07072741

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shamiri Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether watching the film Queen of Katwe—the true story of a Ugandan girl who becomes a chess champion—can help motivate and engage high school students in Kenya. About 250 students aged 13 to 19 will watch the film at school. Researchers will measure changes in aspirations, school engagement, and academic performance, as well as how feasible and acceptable the screening is. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost method could be used more broadly to support learning and motivation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Queen of Katwe film screening
What this could lead to
If successful, this low-cost film-based approach could be used more widely to boost motivation and school engagement among adolescents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The impact on academic performance may be limited.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

77 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be high school students in the selected school. * Participants must be between the ages of 13 to 19. Exclusion Criteria: * There will be no other exclusion criteria.

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  • Shamiri Institute

    Nairobi, 00300, Kenya

  • Shamiri Institute

    Nairobi, Kenya

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