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Denmark's school activity mandate under the microscope: does it get kids moving?

NCT ID NCT03946241

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines a Danish law requiring public schools to include 45 minutes of physical activity each day. Researchers measured activity levels and BMI in over 5,000 children before and after the policy took effect. The goal is to see if the mandate actually boosts movement and helps prevent overweight.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a nationwide school policy can increase children's physical activity and help manage overweight.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary by school and may not apply to other countries.

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Study facts

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Participants

5,018 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2017

Finished

Jun 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pre-reform studies: School children in 1st to 9th grade (ages between 6 and 17 years). The participating children's parents or legal guardians. Post-reform studies: School children in 1st to 9th grade (ages between 6 and 17 years). The participating children's parents or legal guardians. Teachers, pedagogues, and headmasters from the same schools.

Ages

6 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: Pre-reform study population: \- School children who been included in one of the four pre-reform studies. Post-reform study population: \- Children attended one of the public schools and age groups that had already been included in one of the four pre-reform studies. Exclusion criteria: \- School children that suffers from physical disabilities or injuries preventing physical activity.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Overweight Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Overweight Physical activity Physical inactivity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark

    Odense, 5230, Denmark

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