Simple gym exercises boost Girls' motor skills, study finds
NCT ID NCT07491666
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a short set of structured exercises, done twice a week during physical education class, could improve gross motor skills like running and jumping in second-grade girls. 42 girls participated, and those who did the exercises showed better motor skills than those who did regular PE. The findings suggest that adding simple neuromuscular training to school gym class may help girls develop fundamental movement abilities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- integrative neuromuscular exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support adding simple exercises to physical education classes to help girls improve their running, jumping, and ball skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and long-term benefits are not yet known.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 42 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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8 to 9 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * female; second-grade of the elementary school; no injury or musculoskeletal disorders; without developmental disabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of serious health conditions (including life-threatening diseases and developmental disabilities
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad
Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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