Can a school program make kids fitter? chilean study puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07597460
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a two-year school program designed to increase physical activity, improve fitness, and boost sports participation in Chilean children. Researchers compared 209 third-graders who followed the special program with those who had standard physical education. The goal was to see if the program could help kids become more active and stronger.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Active Schools Program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could provide a simple, scalable way to improve fitness and activity levels in schoolchildren.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with limited scope (209 children in Chile). Results may not apply to other settings or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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