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. 2021 Sep 23;2021(9):CD007651. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007651.pub3

ISRCTN74109264.

Study name Engaging adolescents in changing behaviour (EACH‐B): a programme of research to improve the diets and physical activity levels of adolescents
Methods Type of trial: efficacy
Allocation: cluster‐randomised
Intervention model: parallel assignment
Masking: open
Participants Estimated number of schools: 50
Estimated number of students: 2300
Inclusion criteria (schools): state schools in Hampshire and surrounding areas
Exclusion criteria (schools): single‐sex schools
Inclusion criteria (students): aged 12 and 13 (Year 8)
Exclusion criteria (students):
Interventions Intervention
• Participation in LifeLab at the University of Southampton: a 3‐week science module linked to the National Curriculum, which helps teenagers think about science and their health
• Encouragement from teachers trained to support students to improve their diets and exercise
• A specially designed, interactive smartphone app that involves friends and has game features
Comparator: no intervention
Outcomes Primary outcomes: dietary quality, physical activity
Secondary outcomes: well‐being, self‐regulation, body composition, compliance/adherence, self‐efficacy, use of digital intervention, teachers' competence, educational outcomes, cost
Other outcomes:
Starting date Trial start date: January 2016
Trial completion date: March 2022
Contact information Responsible Party/Principal Investigator: Dr. Sofia Strommer
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