Improving physical activity behaviors, physical fitness, cardiometabolic and mental health in adolescents - ActTeens Program: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Antonio Stabelini Neto, Géssika Castilho Dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Lorena B F da Mata, Rodrigo de O Barbosa, Anderson Zampier Ulbrich, Sarah G Kennedy, David R Lubans, Antonio Stabelini Neto, Géssika Castilho Dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Lorena B F da Mata, Rodrigo de O Barbosa, Anderson Zampier Ulbrich, Sarah G Kennedy, David R Lubans

Abstract

This trial aims to investigate the effects of the ActTeens physical activity program, on adolescents' physical activity level, health-related fitness, cardiometabolic and mental health. The trial will aim to recruit ~140 adolescents (aged 13-14 years). Participants will be randomized into either intervention or control groups. The intervention will be guided by social cognitive theory and self-determination theory and implemented over one school term (24-weeks). The ActTeens Program will include: (1) structured physical activity sessions delivered within physical education, including movement-based games and dynamic stretching warm-ups; resistance training skill development; high-intensity training workouts; and cool-downs; (2) self-monitoring plus goal setting for physical activity by pedometer-smart wearable; and (3) healthy lifestyle guidance (social support) by WhatsApp® messages about healthy eating and regular physical activity for the intervention and parents groups. Study outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 24-weeks from baseline, and 12-months from baseline. Physical activity (accelerometer) is the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiometabolic profile, and mental health. A process evaluation will be conducted (i.e., recruitment, retention, attendance, and program satisfaction). This project will have the potential to address many questions and debates regarding the implementation of physical activity interventions in low-and- middle-income countries. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05070377. Registered on 7 October 2021.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Fig 1. Protocol timeline implemented for the…
Fig 1. Protocol timeline implemented for the study.
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Fig 2. Hypothesized mediators of physical activity behavior change.

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