Status:

COMPLETED

Cardiovascular Disease and the Effects of a Cross-curricular Physical Activity Intervention

Lead Sponsor:

University of Glamorgan

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sports Council Wales

University of Wales Institute Cardiff

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-14 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a cross-curricular physical activity intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11-14 year olds. The null hypothesis states that ...

Detailed Description

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease including obesity, blood pressure and blood lipids have been shown to track from...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Any pupil attending years 7, 8, and 9 of a secondary comprehensive school in South Wales

Exclusion

  • Any pupil with an injury or illness that prevented them from taking part in any form of physical activity.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

192 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00998478

Start Date

January 1 2009

End Date

July 1 2009

Last Update

October 20 2009

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Porth County Community School

Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom, CF39 0BS