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Bristol Girls Dance Project: a cluster randomised controlled trial of an after-school dance programme to increase physical activity among 11-12 year old girls

Bristol Girls Dance Project: a cluster randomised controlled trial of an after-school dance programme to increase physical activity among 11-12 year old girls

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN52882523
Enrollment
594
Registered
2013-04-25
Start date
2013-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-11-07

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

Conditions

Physical activity Not Applicable

Interventions

2x75 minute after-school dance sessions per week for 20 weeks (i.e. 2 school terms).

Sponsors

University of Bristol (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Year 7 girls in participating schools

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Girls who are unable to take part in usual PE lessons will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Accelerometer-derived mean minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) on a weekday

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mean weekend minutes of MVPA 2. Mean weekday accelerometer counts per minute 3. Mean weekend accelerometer counts per minute 4. Mean minutes of sedentary time per weekday 5. Self-reported autonomy competence, relatedness, perceived parental support and self esteem 6. Mean EQ-5D-Y scores 7. Height and weight of study participants 8. Participant and programme costs

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 22, 2026