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
Active Locations (1)
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Porth County Community School
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom, CF39 0BS