Play that trains the brain: exercise plus thinking games may boost Preschoolers' balance and gait
NCT ID NCT07689474
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week program combining balance exercises, strength activities, and cognitive tasks (like counting and memory games) can improve how healthy 3- to 6-year-olds walk, balance, and control their impulses. Children are randomly assigned to either the program (three 40-minute sessions per week) or their usual routine. Researchers measure gait, balance, and inhibitory control before and after the program to see if the combined training helps more than normal activities.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Exercise-Cognitive Integrated Training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple activity programs that boost both physical coordination and thinking skills in young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in one kindergarten, so results may not apply broadly. The program may show no clear benefit over usual activities.
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Conditions
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China Institute of Sport Science
Beijing, 100061, China
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