Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA

NCT03805295 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: 2017P002770
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 188
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the implementation of the BOKS program in three schools (K-8) in Revere, MA, and its effect on participating students with regard to BMI, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes. BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success) is a before-school physical activity program that has been implemented in over 2,000 elementary and middle schools. Two sessions will be held (Spring 2018 and Winter 2018. This is a cohort study evaluating the impact of program participation on child BMI, quality of life, and executive function.

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity; Physical Activity; Quality of Life; Executive Function; Fitness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2)

  calculated from height and weight

  Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Executive Function

  Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

• Change in Quality of Life PedsQL

  Baseline, Follow-up for each session (12 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

Spring 2018 Participation

EXPERIMENTAL

Students in this arm (40 per school, up to 120 total) will participate in the BOKS program in Winter-Spring 2018. They will serve as the control group in Fall 2018.

Other: BOKS Program

Fall 2018 Participation

EXPERIMENTAL

Students in this arm (40 per school, up to 120 total) will participate in the BOKS program in Fall 2018.

Other: BOKS Program

Interventions

BOKS Program OTHER

12-week physical activity program, occurring 3x/week, lasting 30-60 minutes per session.

Fall 2018 Participation; Spring 2018 Participation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Enrolled in the BOKS program
• Participating school
• Age 5-14

You may not qualify if:

• No valid consent
• Not enrolled in BOKS

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Massachusetts General Hospital: lead
• American Council on Exercise: collaborator
• BOKS: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Overweight; Obesity; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Rachel Whooten
• Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital

rwhooten@mgh.harvard.edu

6176434585

Study Officials

• Elsie Taveras, MD

  MGH

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Chief, Division of General Pediatrics

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 11, 2019
• First Posted: January 15, 2019
• Study Start: February 16, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2018
• Study Completion: December 30, 2018
• Last Updated: December 23, 2025
• Results First Posted: December 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)