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Can learning to jump and throw make preschoolers smarter?

NCT ID NCT07725354

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Xi'an Physical Education University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether a 12-week program of structured movement skills — like running, jumping, throwing, and balancing — can improve executive functions (working memory, self-control, and mental flexibility) in healthy 5- and 6-year-olds. Thirty-four preschoolers are randomly assigned to either the movement training or regular free play. Their thinking skills are measured before and after the program using tablet-based games.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a structured fundamental movement skills training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, play-based ways to boost thinking skills in young children before they start school.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early trial with only 34 children, so results may not apply broadly. The training is low-risk, but any benefits might be small or short-lived.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 5 and 6 years 2. Good physical health without severe cognitive or motor impairments 3. Parental or guardian consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe cognitive impairment or neurodevelopmental disorders 2. Physical conditions unsuitable for moderate-intensity physical activity 3. Severe motor developmental delay or impairment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Healthy preschoolers

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yumiao Kindergarten

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710068, China