Classroom movement breaks aim to get kids off their screens
NCT ID NCT07523945
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a simple program called MAFF that encourages children to take short movement breaks at school and repeat them at home with their families. Over 12 weeks, 200 children in Portuguese schools will either use MAFF or continue as usual. Researchers will measure if the program reduces sitting time, increases physical activity, and improves wellbeing.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in participating Portuguese public schools * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian * Assent provided by the child * Able to participate in light-to-moderate physical activity as part of normal school activities Exclusion Criteria: * Medical conditions or physical limitations that contraindicate participation in physical activity * Cognitive, developmental, or behavioural conditions that would prevent understanding or adherence to the intervention procedures (as assessed by school staff) * Lack of parental/legal guardian consent * Concurrent participation in another structured physical activity or behavioural intervention study
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Locations
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Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
Setúbal, 2914-504, Portugal
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