Can CBT and exergaming in schools help kids recover from pandemic blues?
NCT ID NCT06766890
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
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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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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong