Playtime prescription: study tests if outdoor fun builds better brains
NCT ID NCT07355179
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called PLAY UP, which involves 15 outdoor play sessions for 200 preschoolers. Children help design the activities, and educators are trained to support them. The goal is to see if this approach improves motor skills, social skills, and emotional well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- PLAY UP behavioral intervention (outdoor active play sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that co-created outdoor play programs improve motor and social skills in preschoolers, offering a simple way to support early development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no control for long-term effects. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and the program requires trained staff.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gabriela Almeida
Evora, Évora District, 7000, Portugal