Pilot study to assess the feasibility of running a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity promotion in general practice in increasing levels of exercise and reducing mental health problems among adolescents

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN18871417

Enrollment

1400

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2002-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Teenagers will be invited to complete questionnaires about their exercise and other health related behaviours. Those who report that they do not exercise regularly will be randomised to one of two gro

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 13-17, 1400 in total registered at three general practices in Hertfordshire.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Group comparison in terms of: 1. Frequency of exercise 2. Stage of change for exercise 3. Change in mental health scores (CES-DC) 4. Physical health measures (body mass index [BMI], peak flow, blood pressure)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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