Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of schools-based programme to promote exercise self-efficacy in children and young people with risk factors for obesity: Steps to Active Kids (STAK)

A randomised controlled trial evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of schools-based programme to promote exercise self-efficacy in children with risk factors for obesity: Steps to Active Kids (STAK)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12650001

Enrollment

600

Registered

2011-05-19

Start date

2010-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-22

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Conditions

Obesity, asthma Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity

Interventions

A stepped approach will be used for the intervention. Following initial screening all children who meet the inclusion criteria will, after informed consent of parent, complete Steps 1 and 2. Children

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 9 to 11 years with one, or more of the following risk factors; 1.1. Asthma 1.2. Low exercise self-efficacy 1.3. Teacher-rated build above the 75th centile 1.4. Teacher-rated concern about participation in physical activity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with high levels of customary activity (teacher and pupil rated) this will include overweight children with high levels of customary activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body mass index (BMI) and exercise self-efficacy at 12 month follow-up	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Self-reported activity 2. Emotional and behavioural wellbeing 3. Lung function (peak flow) 4. Waist circumference Measureed at 4 month and 12 month follow-up.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 28, 2026