A cycling program to improve health in adolescents commuting to school
ENERGY Expenditure of COmmuting to School
This study is testing whether a school cycling program can help improve the health of teenagers who commute to school.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Granada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Granada) |
| Trial ID | NCT06414668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-16 who attend schools with facilities for bicycle parking and no specific school bus routes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not attend participating schools or those who are not interested in cycling as a mode of commuting may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and increased physical activity levels among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar interventions focusing on active commuting and physical activity in adolescents.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Granada
- University of Granada — Granada, Spain (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.