Improving walking engagement among school employees in El Paso
Official title: Evidence-based Intervention to Improve Walking Engagement in El Paso, Texas
Run by University of Texas, El Paso · NCT06411769 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program to help school employees in El Paso walk more by using challenges and support through text messages to see if it improves their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 406 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Texas, El Paso Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (El Paso, Texas and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06411769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are full-time school district employees aged 18 or older who can walk without limitations and are willing to engage with the walking program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who work at multiple schools or those who have previously participated in similar walking challenges may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to enhance walking engagement among school employees in El Paso, Texas, through the 50,000 for Life (50K4Life) program. The study will implement a two-phased adaptive intervention involving random assignments to either a walking challenge alone or with SMS text messaging support. In the second phase, schools that do not show sufficient engagement will receive tailored interventions, either at the individual level with remote education and coaching or at the school level with group sessions and environmental modifications. The goal is to promote brisk walking and improve health outcomes among predominantly Mexican American school district employees.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase physical activity levels and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases among school employees.
How similar studies have gone: While employer-based walking programs have shown promise in other regions, this specific approach has not been widely tested on the U.S.-Mexico border, making it a novel intervention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A school is eligible if it is located within one of the four target school districts * adult 18 years or older * full-time school-based school district employee * not pregnant and able to walk without physical limitations or assistive device * willing to wear our Fitbit tracking device or use their own tracking device for 18 months * own a smartphone * willingness to use a personal smartphone for tracking activity related to the Fitbit tracker, access online intervention content, and receive text messages. Exclusion Criteria: * Works at more than one school * Does not work on a district school campus * schools that previously participated in walking challenges
Where it's running
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University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer J Salinas, Ph.D., LMSW — University of Texas, El Paso
- Study coordinator: Jennifer J Salinas, Ph.D.,LMSW
- Email: jsalinas7@utep.edu
- Phone: 915-747-7292
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.