A cycling program to improve health in adolescents commuting to school

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The ENERGYCO study is a cluster-randomized controlled trial that investigates the energy expenditure associated with different modes of commuting to school, specifically focusing on cycling. In Phase I, the study will develop predictive equations to quantify energy expenditure during walking, cycling, and motorized-vehicle commuting, using indirect calorimetry with around 50 adolescents. Phase II will evaluate the effects of an eight-week school-based cycling intervention on health-related outcomes in approximately 300 adolescents aged 12-16 from three Spanish cities. The study aims to provide valuable insights into how active commuting can enhance physical and mental health in adolescents.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. the school has a specific space for parking bicycles and allows for their parking
2. the school does not have a specific school bus route
3. the school has at least two lines per class
4. at least eight students from the school will agree to participate in the study (i.e., presenting a signed parental consent).

Where it's running

• University of Granada
  Granada, Spain Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.