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Effectiveness of the run-a-mile intervention

To evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the daily ‘run a mile’ intervention implemented across primary schools located in Birmingham

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN12698269
Enrollment
2400
Registered
2016-12-06
Start date
2016-11-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-08-31

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity prevention, physical activity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Participating schools are randomised to one of two study arms. Intervention arm: Children in the schools allocated to the intervention arm will work with their teachers to map out a t

Sponsors

University of Birmingham
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children in school years 3 and 5 2. Attending participating schools

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Disability that prevents children from running/walking a mile a day 2. Unable to have BMI measured

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pupils' weight and height and percentage body fat is measured at baseline, 6 and 12 months 2. Health-related quality of life is measured using the Child-Health Utilities 9-Dimensional Instrument at baseline, 6 and 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pupils: 1. Cardiovascular fitness is measured using the Pupils' Physical bleep test at baseline, 6 and 12 months 2. Wellbeing is measured using the Middle Years Development Instrument at baseline, 6 and 12 months 3. Education Attainment is measured through a teacher assessment at baseline, 6 and 12 months Teachers: Wellbeing is measured using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale at baseline, 6 and 12 months

Countries

United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactSandra Passmore
sandra.passmore@servicesforeducation.co.uk+44 (0)1213 669955

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026