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CompletedNCT06577142Updated Aug 29, 2024

Burn 2 Learn and Routine Physical Activity Program Among Students

An interventional study of Burn 2 Learn and Control Group in Sports Physical Therapy, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 13 Years to 16 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-29.

Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 7 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Jan 2024, registered Aug 2024).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
102
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
13 Years to 16 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Engaging in physical activity holds significant benefits for adolescents and contribute to their overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, the younger generation often does not prioritize this aspect of their lifestyle. Schools offer and ideal platform to actively involve and encourage our youth in regular physical activities.

A total of 102 students will be selected from Beaconhouse International School Lahore, who will be passed through screening to fulfill the demands of the inclusion criteria. After selecting students will be randomly assigned into two groups, Group A the 'Burn 2 Learn' group (n=51) and Group B routine physical activity group (n=51). Students in the 'Burn 2 Learn' group will participate in three sessions per week of maximum 20 minutes for 10 weeks. In contrast, students in the routine physical activity group will continue with their routine physical activity implemented within the school. Evaluations of cardiorespiratory fitness using the 20m shuttle run test, wellbeing using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale and muscular fitness using the 90-degree pushup test and standing long jump test, will be taken at baseline and after 10 weeks

Read the detailed description

The 'Burn 2 Learn' program is a novel approach that integrates physical activity with cognitive engagement in a structured curriculum. The aim of this randomized control trial is to compare the 'Burn 2 Learn' program with routine physical activity on student's cardiorespiratory fitness, wellbeing and muscular fitness.

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Conditions studied

  • Sports Physical Therapy

Keywords

  • Exercise
  • Adolescent health
  • Cardio-respiratory fitness
  • High intensity interval training
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In context

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,133 studies on the registry; 633 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
13 Years to 16 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Students aged between 13-16 years (24)
  • Students form Grades 8 to 10
  • Both male and female students (24)
  • Healthy individuals (BMI:18.5 and 24.9) (20)
  • Students involved in mild physical activity
  • Having playgrounds in school

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Students who are differently abled
  • Sports injuries
  • Students with co morbidities (diabetes)
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Mentally retarded students
  • Any injury in the upper or lower limb region in the past two years
  • Neurological and musculoskeletal disorders that limit movement, and pain in the lower limb prior to and after the tests
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
102 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group A

    51 participants will be in experimental group giving them ''Burn 2 Learn'' program consisted of high intensity interval training activities such as lunges, jumping jacks, boxing, dancing and sports activities for ten weeks, measuring all values before giving them protocol and after protocol.

    Other: Burn 2 Learn

  • Experimental
    Group B

    51 participants will be in control group participating in their routine school physical activities, sports games or any exercise routines for ten weeks, measuring all values before giving them protocol and after protocol.

    Other: Control Group

Interventions

  • OtherBurn 2 Learn

    The 'Burn 2 Learn' group encompassed the following components and implementations. A brief introductory seminar will be conducted with the principle, school event coordinator, school sports teacher and students from grade 8 to 10. The aim of this seminar is to provide a better understanding of the rationale and presenting evidence of the beneficial effects of high intensity interval training on overall wellbeing of students. The sessions will be conducted thrice a week for 10 to 15 minutes by the research team members for a period of 10 weeks. The sessions will consist of high intensity interval training activities such as lunges, jumping jacks, boxing, dancing and sports activities. The intervals ranging between 8-16, 30 second work out followed by 30 seconds rest, maintaining a 1:1 work rest ratio. 51 participants will be in the experimental group A giving them Burn 2 Learn exercise protocol along with the normal sports training plan for ten weeks.

  • OtherControl Group

    51 participants will be in control group B and will perform their routine school physical activities, sports games or any exercise routines.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. 20-meter Shuttle Run Test

    The 20- meter shuttle run test, also known as the "Yo-Yo test" or the "Beep test", is a commonly used test for aerobic fitness. It evaluates an individual's aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance. The test involves running between two lines that are 20 meters apart in response to audio cues. The speed of the running increases gradually as the speed of the audio beeps increase. The participant must reach the finish line before the beep sounds. The time between beeps gradually decreases and hence the participant increases speed accordingly. If the participant fails to reach the line before the beep, the participant is given a warning. On a second warning, the test is concluded, and the numbers of laps are recorded.

    Time frame: 10 weeks

  2. Standing Long Jump Test:

    The standing long jump test also known as the broad jump test is a commonly used test for lower limb power and strength. It is commonly used in physical education or sports training to check for lower body fitness as it is feasible to perform and does not require much equipment. The test starts with the participant standing at the designated starting line with feet shoulder width apart. The participant then jumps as far as he can from the starting line without any initial run up or step. The distance between the starting lie and the back of the heels where the participant landed is then recorded. After a short interval of rest, the participant is asked to jump again. The best of the two jumps is then recorded.

    Time frame: 10 weeks

  3. 90 Degree Push Up Test:

    This test is used to evaluate upper body power and strength, particularly in the chest, shoulders and triceps. The participant assumes a prone position placing hands beneath or slightly wider than the shoulders. The student then lowers the body using the arms until the elbow reaches a 90-degree angle. It is crucial to keep the back in a straight line from head to toe throughout the test. This sequence is repeated as many times as possible in the same form and position. The recommended rhythm is 20 pushups per minute. The test is concluded with a second form correction and the number of pushups is recorded.

    Time frame: 10 weeks

  4. Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale:

    The Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) is a self-reporting questionnaire consisting of 14 questions designed to assess and individual's mental wellbeing. Data for this questionnaire is gathered through a paper survey filled by the students. Each question is a 5-point scale ranging for "none of the time" to "all the time". The data is filled based on previous two weeks. The items on the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale cover areas such as optimism, vitality, relaxation, self-esteem, relationships and overall life satisfaction. The scores from the scale provide a quantitative measure of an individual's mental wellbeing.

    Time frame: 10 weeks

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Study locations

1 site
  • Beaconhouse School Johar Town
    Lahore, Punjab 54782, Pakistan
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References and documents

Publications

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Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 29, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06577142
Lead sponsor
Riphah International University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 29, 2024
Start date
Jan 1, 2024
Primary completion
Mar 25, 2024
Completion
Mar 25, 2024
Last update
Aug 29, 2024

Study contacts

Muhammad Hashim
principal investigator · Riphah International University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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