Can CBT and exergaming in schools help kids recover from pandemic blues?

NCT ID NCT06766890

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a school-based program called WeJoy+WeHop for primary 3 to 5 students. WeJoy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help with emotions and thinking, while WeHop involves interactive floor games that get kids moving. Researchers want to see if the program improves depressive symptoms, physical activity, and sleep quality. The study starts with 40 children to check feasibility, then plans to expand to 408 students in Hong Kong.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: school-based cognitive behavioral therapy (WeJoy) and interactive floor exergaming (WeHop)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable school program to help children manage emotions, sleep better, and be more active after the pandemic.
What could go wrong: This is a small early feasibility study with only 40 children, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effects may be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Parasomnias Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDHOOD OBESITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SLEEP PROBLEMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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