Football in school: a fun way to boost Kids' fitness?

NCT ID NCT07542574

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Farman Ullah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a school football program called '11 for Health' in 254 Pakistani children aged 8-14. The program included football skills and health lessons over 11 weeks. Researchers measured fitness, health knowledge, and well-being before and after the program, comparing participants to students who did not take part. The goal was to see if this fun activity could improve children's health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 11 for Health football intervention programme
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a fun, school-based way to improve children's physical fitness and health knowledge in Pakistan and similar settings.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study in just five schools. Results may not apply to all children or other countries. The program's long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH HEALTH KNOWLEDGE PHYSICAL FITNESS WELL-BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Khursheed Hockey Ground, F-10/1, Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan

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