LCoMotion. Learning, Cognition and Motion. Effect of a Four Month School-based Cluster-randomized Intervention
LCoMotion
1 other identifier
interventional
870
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a four months school-based physical activity intervention on cognition, academic achievement, physical activity and aerobic fitness in 12-15 year old adolescents.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Oct 2013
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2013
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 11, 2013
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 16, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2014
CompletedJune 26, 2014
June 1, 2014
8 months
October 11, 2013
June 25, 2014
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Executive function accuracy
Executive function (part of cognitive function) measured by a modified computer-based flanker-test
Up to 8 months
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Academic achievement
November 2013 -June 2014
Physical activity
November 2013-June 2014
Aerobic fitness
November 2013 - June 2014
Anthropometric measures
November 2013 - June 2014
Questionnaire
November 2013 - June 2014
Other Outcomes (1)
SMS tracking
November 2013- June 2014
Study Arms (2)
Physical activity intervention
EXPERIMENTAL60 minutes of physical activity on every school day
Control
ACTIVE COMPARATORUsual practice
Interventions
Physical activity during recess, in academic subjects, active transportation and PA home work
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- six or seventh grader in a Danish public school
- participating in normal math lessons
You may not qualify if:
- private school
- receiving extra math lessons because of special needs
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- University of Southern Denmarklead
- Ministry of Education, Denmarkcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics
Odense, 5230, Denmark
Related Publications (2)
Tarp J, Domazet SL, Froberg K, Hillman CH, Andersen LB, Bugge A. Effectiveness of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Cognitive Performance in Danish Adolescents: LCoMotion-Learning, Cognition and Motion - A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. PLoS One. 2016 Jun 24;11(6):e0158087. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158087. eCollection 2016.
PMID: 27341346DERIVEDBugge A, Tarp J, Ostergaard L, Domazet SL, Andersen LB, Froberg K. LCoMotion - Learning, Cognition and Motion; a multicomponent cluster randomized school-based intervention aimed at increasing learning and cognition - rationale, design and methods. BMC Public Health. 2014 Sep 18;14:967. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-967.
PMID: 25236478DERIVED
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Post Doc
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 11, 2013
First Posted
December 16, 2013
Study Start
October 1, 2013
Primary Completion
June 1, 2014
Study Completion
June 1, 2014
Last Updated
June 26, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-06