Intervention to promote active travel among adolescents
Official title: School-based Intervention to Support Active Travel. This Study is Part of the Research Project "ULSE - Promoting Active School Travel to Improve Mood and Performance".
Run by Nordic Institute for Studies of Innovation, Research and Education · NCT06156553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a six-week program in schools to encourage teenagers to walk or bike more by teaching them about health and motivating them to be active.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nordic Institute for Studies of Innovation, Research and Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2023 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 5, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT06156553 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students in the 9th grade at the participating schools.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who are not in the 9th grade or those not enrolled in the intervention schools 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 feasibility study aims to support active travel among adolescents through a school-based intervention that enhances health literacy and motivation for physical activity. The intervention lasts for six weeks and includes sessions delivered by both a science and education center and teachers. It employs a theory-based educational approach, focusing on self-determination theory to empower students and promote sustained behavioral change. The program is designed collaboratively to ensure relevance and effectiveness, addressing barriers and benefits of active travel.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to increased physical activity levels among adolescents, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that educational strategies in school-based active travel interventions can be effective, although this specific approach is novel in its collaborative development and theoretical framework.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Student in 9. grade at the 4 intervention schools Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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NIFU Nordic Institute for Studies of innovation, research and education
Oslo, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cathrine N Pedersen, PhD
- Email: cathrine.pedersen@nifu.no
- Phone: 95280687
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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.