School break program aims to get teens moving

NCT ID NCT07451535

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: South China Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested an 8-week school program to help 1,000 adolescents (ages 10-17) sit less during breaks. The program included leaflets, teacher guidance, and peer reminders. Researchers measured how much students interrupted sitting time and their physical activity levels. The goal is to see if simple school-based changes can reduce sedentary behavior.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: school-based behavioural program (educational leaflets, teacher guidance, peer reminders, health lectures)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to help teens be more active during school breaks.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with self-reported outcomes, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The program is short (8 weeks) and may not lead to lasting changes.

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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.

ADOLESCENTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTION SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dongping Primary School, Foshan

Foshan, Guangdong, 528315, China
Experimental Secondary School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510420, China
Gaotangshi Primary School

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510520, China
Guangdong University of Education (Panyu Affiliated Junior Secondary School)

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China
Haikou No.9 Middle School

Haikou, Hainan, 570102, China
Jingshi Liyun Experimental School

Foshan, Guangdong, 528300, China
Lihe Primary School

Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519085, China
Lin Weimin Memorial Primary School

Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519040, China
Overseas Chinese Town Primary School

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518053, China
Pingyao Middle School - Junior High Division

Jinzhong, Shanxi, 031100, China
Pingyao Middle School - Primary Division

Jinzhou, Shanxi, China
Zhixin Middle School (Pazhou Experimental School)

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China

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