Plain-English translation of NCT06596265 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Anxiety research guide →Fit2Lead is a free after-school and summer program designed to support the mental health, physical fitness, and life skills of young people aged 12-17 in underserved neighborhoods of Miami-Dade County. The program combines sports and recreation, academic tutoring, stress-relief training like meditation, and workshops on communication and problem-solving. Researchers are studying whether this program helps young people feel better emotionally, become more physically fit, and develop stronger resilience and social skills.
Many young people in under-resourced communities face high stress, anxiety, and limited access to quality programs that support their mental health and physical wellbeing. This program was created to see if combining recreation, academics, and mental health support in local parks can make a real difference in teens' lives and help them build skills for their future.
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If you're 12-14, you would attend the program at a local park after school (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Monday through Friday during the school year, with free transportation provided. You would receive homework help, play sports, learn meditation and stress management, and join workshops on life skills—all at no cost. If you turn 15 and want to continue, you can transition to a paid part-time internship (earning about $9 per hour) where you work for the parks department while also attending weekly workshops.
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United States
Sponsor
Duke University
Collaborators
Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation, The Children's Trust, Miami FL
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
February 2016
Primary completion
June 2028
Age range
12 Years – 17 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Emily D'Agostino
Duke University
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