Brain-Body workout: simple games sharpen young minds and steady little feet
NCT ID NCT07045922
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding special movement-and-thinking games to regular gym class helps preschool children think faster and balance better. Fifty typically developing kids took part; half did the extra activities twice a week for 8 weeks, while the other half only had standard gym class. Researchers measured attention, problem-solving, and balance before and after the program to see if the combined training made a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Typically developing preschool-aged children * Able to follow basic instructions * Parental/guardian consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders * Recent musculoskeletal injuries * Participation in other structured physical activity programs
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tekirdağ Namik Kemal University
Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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