Goal setting in a school-based sport program for rural middle schoolers
Official title: Feasibility of a Multilevel Implementation Strategy for a Sport-based Youth Development Physical Activity Program in Rural Middle Schools
Run by Indiana University · NCT07859033 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests whether a 6-week goal-setting program embedded in a school sport program can boost physical activity among 6th–7th graders in two rural Indiana middle schools.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Indiana University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bloomfield, Indiana and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07859033 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 6th–7th grade students at White River Valley or Eastern Greene Middle Schools who have parental consent, provide verbal assent, and are available for the full program period.
✕Probably not a fit
Students with medical conditions that interfere with participation or those in psychiatric treatment where materials are inappropriate may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study uses a quasi-experimental, school-level crossover design in two rural middle schools to test a 6-week goal-setting intervention delivered during lunch with pedometer tracking. Each school experiences both an intervention and a control period, allowing comparison of physical activity engagement and psychological measures. Participants set and check goals on worksheets, track progress, and may use pedometers to guide activity, with data collected at baseline and after the program. The intervention is delivered as small group sessions during the lunch period and is conducted with parental consent and student assent. The study is led by Indiana University with American Heart Association collaboration, at Eastern Greene and White River Valley middle schools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may increase their daily physical activity and develop lasting goal-setting skills that support healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilots suggest feasibility and potential benefits of goal-setting integrated with school-based activity programs, though this specific crossover design in rural middle schools is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled in 6th - 7th grade at White River Valley Middle School or Eastern Greene Middle School * Have parental consent to participate * Agree to study participation \[verbal assent\] * Planning to attend all school days during the program period * Be available for baseline and post-intervention measurement. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a medical condition that would interfere with the goal-setting program plan * In treatment for a psychiatric disorder such that the intervention materials will not be appropriate.
Where it's running
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Eastern Greene Middle School
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
White River Valley Middle School
Lyons, Indiana, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.