Physical ActivityNCT07541118
Evaluating an Implementation Strategy to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children
A study testing MAGIC in people with Physical Activity, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of enhanced Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms (MAGIC) for improving implementation and effectiveness of physically active breaks, lessons, and motor labs Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity
- What is being tested?
- MAGIC
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 350 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2026to 1 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- students enrolled at participating elementary schools at the partner district
- teachers employed at participating elementary schools at the partner district
Who cannot join
- non English or Spanish speaking
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77479
Timothy Walker, PhD, 713-500-9664, Timothy.J.Walker@uth.tmc.edu
Matthew Lee, (713) 500-9000, Matthew.Lee@uth.tmc.edu
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of enhanced Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms (MAGIC) for improving implementation and effectiveness of physically active breaks, lessons, and motor labs
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Being tested
- MAGIC, Control
- Keywords
- Implementation of Physical Activity approaches in Schools
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MAGICBehavioural
The experimental arm includes using a multifaceted implementation strategy to support the use of classroom-based physical activity approaches (e.g., physically active breaks, physically active lessons, and motor labs). The strategy consists of a series of leadership trainings designed to help them support teachers, teacher trainings to build skills, and a monthly newsletter to reinforce implementation and provide access to existing resources.
ControlBehavioural
Participants may receive usual support from the district with access to guidance from district leaders
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| MAGIC | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: MAGIC |
| Control | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Control |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Measured: Baseline
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Measured: about 6 months after baseline
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Measured: about 12 months after baseline
Secondary outcomes (2)
Student Physical Activity as Indicated by Number of Minutes Per Day Spent in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity as Assessed by the Actigraph GT3X+ Accelerometer
This outcome measure will be reported as total number of minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity
Measured: baseline
Student Physical Activity as Indicated by Number of Minutes Per Day Spent in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity as Assessed by the Actigraph GT3X+ Accelerometer
This outcome measure will be reported as total number of minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity
Measured: about 6 months after baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Apr 2026
- Study start15 Sep 2026
- Primary completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical ActivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- American Heart Association
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Timothy J Walker, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Investigators
- Timothy Walker, PhD, Principal investigator, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541118
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HSC-SPH-25-0498
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating an Implementation Strategy to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541118
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HSC-SPH-25-0498
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Implementation of Physical Activity approaches in Schools
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- American Heart Association
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of enhanced Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms (MAGIC) for improving implementation and effectiveness of physically active breaks, lessons, and motor labs
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| MAGIC | Experimental | Behavioral: MAGIC |
| Control | Active comparator | Behavioral: Control |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- students enrolled at participating elementary schools at the partner district
- teachers employed at participating elementary schools at the partner district
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- non English or Spanish speaking
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| MAGICThe experimental arm includes using a multifaceted implementation strategy to support the use of classroom-based physical activity approaches (e.g., physically active breaks, physically active lessons, and motor labs). The strategy consists of a series of leadership trainings designed to help them support teachers, teacher trainings to build skills, and a monthly newsletter to reinforce implementation and provide access to existing resources. | Behavioural | MAGIC |
| ControlParticipants may receive usual support from the district with access to guidance from district leaders | Behavioural | Control |
Primary outcome
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Time frame: Baseline
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Time frame: about 6 months after baseline
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery
Time frame: about 12 months after baseline
2 secondary outcomes
Student Physical Activity as Indicated by Number of Minutes Per Day Spent in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity as Assessed by the Actigraph GT3X+ Accelerometer
Time frame: baseline
Student Physical Activity as Indicated by Number of Minutes Per Day Spent in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity as Assessed by the Actigraph GT3X+ Accelerometer
Time frame: about 6 months after baseline
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Timothy Walker, PhD principal investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing MAGIC in people with Physical Activity, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Timothy Walker, PhD ((713) 500 9664, Timothy.J.Walker@uth.tmc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Implementation fidelity as assessed by teacher self-reported implementation logs to assess dose of delivery (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Oct 2026.