Examining the impact of a school-based sleep education program on sleep in Singaporean adolescents: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. S278
Author(s):  
A. Ng ◽  
E. van Rijn ◽  
S. Koh ◽  
K. Vinogradova ◽  
N.I.Y.N. Chee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Sleep Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals School-based physical activity intervention for older adolescents: rationale and study protocol for the Burn 2 Learn cluster randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e026029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus A Leahy ◽  
Narelle Eather ◽  
Jordan J Smith ◽  
Charles Hillman ◽  
Philip J Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThis trial aims to investigate the impact of a school-based physical activity programme, involving high-intensity interval training (HIIT), on the physical, mental and cognitive health of senior school students.Methods and analysisThe Burn 2 Learn (B2L) intervention will be evaluated using a two-arm parallel group cluster randomised controlled trial with allocation occurring at the school level (to treatment or wait-list control). Schools will be recruited in two cohorts from New South Wales, Australia. The trial will aim to recruit ~720 senior school students (aged 16–18 years) from 20 secondary schools (ie, 10 schools per cohort). A range of implementation strategies will be provided to teachers (eg, training, equipment and support) to facilitate the delivery of HIIT sessions during scheduled classes. In phase I and II (3 months each), teachers will facilitate the delivery of at least two HIIT sessions/week during lesson-time. In phase III (6 months), students will be encouraged to complete sessions outside of lesson-time (teachers may continue to facilitate the delivery of B2L sessions during lesson-time). Study outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 6 months (primary end point) and 12 months. Cardiorespiratory fitness (shuttle run test) is the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include: vigorous physical activity, muscular fitness, cognition and mental health. A subsample of students will (i) provide hair samples to determine their accumulated exposure to stressful events and (ii) undergo multimodal MRI to examine brain structure and function. A process evaluation will be conducted (ie, recruitment, retention, attendance and programme satisfaction).Ethics and disseminationThis study has received approval from the University of Newcastle (H-2016–0424) and the NSW Department of Education (SERAP: 2017116) human research ethics committees.Trial registration numberACTRN12618000293268; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Hand hygiene intervention to optimize helminth infection control: Design and baseline results of Mikono Safi–An ongoing school-based cluster-randomised controlled trial in NW Tanzania

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0242240
Author(s):  
Kenneth Makata ◽  
Safari Kinung’hi ◽  
Christian Hansen ◽  
Philip Ayieko ◽  
Simon Sichalwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Parental Engagement ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Soil transmitted helminths (STH) can affect over 50% of children in some parts of Tanzania. Control measures involve annual deworming campaigns in schools, but re-infection is rapid. This paper presents the design and baseline survey results of an ongoing school-based cluster-randomised controlled trial in Kagera region, NW Tanzania. The trial aims to determine whether the effect of routine deworming on the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura infections among school aged children can be sustained when combined with a behaviour change intervention promoting handwashing with water and soap. Methods As part of the trial, a total of 16 schools were randomised to receive the intervention (N = 8) or as controls (N = 8). Randomisation was stratified per district and restricted to ensure pre-trial STH prevalence was balanced between study arms. The combination intervention to be tested comprises class-room based teacher-led health education, improvement of handwash stations, coloured nudges to facilitate handwashing and parental engagement sessions. The impact evaluation involves two cross-sectional surveys conducted at baseline and endline. The objectives of the baseline survey were: (i) to confirm whether the deworming campaign was successful, and identify and treat students still infected about 2 weeks after deworming, (ii) to document any baseline differences in STH prevalence between trial arms, and (iii) to assess handwashing behaviours, and access to water and sanitation at school and home. We randomly sampled 35 students per class in Grades 1–6 (an average of 200 children per school), stratified to ensure equal representation between genders. Assenting students were interviewed using a structured questionnaire and asked to provide a stool specimen. Results Results of the baseline survey conducted about 2 weeks after deworming shows balanced demographic and STH prevalence data across trial arms. We observed a low prevalence of ascariasis (< 5%) as expected; however, the prevalence of trichuriasis was still about 35% in both arms. Conclusion The randomisation procedure was successful in achieving a balanced distribution of demographic characteristics and helminth infections between trial arms. The intervention is being rolled out. The current deworming treatment regimen may need to be revised with regards to the treatment of trichuriasis.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the ‘Girls Active’ school-based physical activity programme: A cluster randomised controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deirdre M. Harrington ◽  
Melanie J. Davies ◽  
Danielle H. Bodicoat ◽  
Joanna M. Charles ◽  
Yogini V. Chudasama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Activity Programme ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals School based education programme to reduce salt intake in children and their families (School-EduSalt): cluster randomised controlled trial

BMJ ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 350 (mar18 13) ◽  
pp. h770-h770 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. J. He ◽  
Y. Wu ◽  
X.-X. Feng ◽  
J. Ma ◽  
Y. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Randomised Controlled
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