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Can play and relaxation teach preschoolers to control their impulses?

NCT ID NCT06360016

Symptom relief Sponsor: Selcuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a 12-week recreational activity program can improve self-regulation in children aged 5 to 6. The program runs twice a week for 60 minutes and combines rhythm and movement warm-ups, structured rule-based games, and relaxation activities such as yoga, breathing exercises, and creative drama. Children in a comparison group continue their usual preschool classes. The study measures attention, impulse control, and positive emotion using a performance-based assessment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a 12-week recreational activity program combining movement, rule-based games, and relaxation exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give preschools a low-cost, play-based way to help children build attention and emotional control before they start school.
What could go wrong
The study is small, with 38 children, and self-regulation is hard to measure in young children. Any gains may fade or may not appear in larger, more varied groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 5-6 years enrolled in the participating preschool classrooms and regularly attending preschool. Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. Willingness of the child to participate in the study activities. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of a health or developmental condition that could prevent participation in the study activities. Absence of parental/legal guardian consent.

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Conditions

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Self-Control

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Self regulation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Selcuk University

    Konya, 42400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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