Preschool playtime boosts health smarts, study finds
NCT ID NCT07624695
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding special play-based lessons about movement, food, and the environment to preschool routines could improve young children's health knowledge and motor skills. 160 children aged 3 to 6 took part, with some classes doing the extra activities and others sticking to their usual program. Researchers measured changes in gross motor skills, food literacy, and environmental literacy before and after the program.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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160 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- 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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3 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Enrollment in a participating preschool class. * Age between 3 and 6 years. * Regular participation in usual preschool activities. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical or developmental conditions preventing participation in school-based motor and educational activities. * Absence of written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo
Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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