El paso school staff step up: 50,000 steps a week challenge aims to boost health

NCT ID NCT06411769

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Texas, El Paso Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program called 50K4Life helps school employees walk more. About 406 staff from 30 schools in El Paso will join a walking challenge, with some also getting text reminders or extra coaching and school changes like floor markers. The goal is to see if more people reach 50,000 steps per week and improve their fitness over 18 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Walking challenge, text messages, education, and school environment changes
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help school employees walk more and improve their fitness and health.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may vary by school, and long-term walking habits may not stick.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

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ACTIVITY TRACKERS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Texas at El Paso
RECRUITING

El Paso, Texas, 79968, United States
University of Texas at El Paso
RECRUITING

El Paso, Texas, 79968, United States

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