Old-School game Kho-Kho put to the test for boosting Kids' agility
NCT ID NCT07440771
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing Kho-Kho, a traditional Indian tag game, can improve agility and reaction time in school children aged 8 to 12. Over 6 weeks, 48 kids will either play Kho-Kho or do free play three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in agility and reaction speed to see if the game offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Kho-Kho game (traditional tag game)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that traditional games like Kho-Kho are a fun, effective way to improve physical fitness in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 children over 6 weeks, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The control group does free play, which may also improve fitness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imran Amjad
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan
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