N/A
N=188
Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA
Overweight and Obesity · Physical Activity · Quality of Life · Fitness · Executive Function
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03805295 ↗Enrolled (actual)
188
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) — 0.14; 0.01 kg/m^2 (BMI change)
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- BOKS Program (Other)
- Age
- Pediatric · 5+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Primary completion
- Dec 2018
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) |
0.14; 0.01 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Executive Function |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Quality of Life PedsQL |
— | — |
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Enrolled in the BOKS program
- Participating school
- Age 5-14
Exclusion Criteria
- No valid consent
- Not enrolled in BOKS
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03805295). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.