Playtime for brainpower: new study tests if active play boosts thinking in Low-Income preschoolers
NCT ID NCT05949866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a teacher-led program of fun, movement-based activities can improve thinking skills like memory and focus in preschool children from low-income backgrounds. About 112 children will take part in the program for 6 months. Researchers will check if the program is easy to use and if it helps with brain development.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts, 01003, United States
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