Combating Physical Inactivity Pandemic in Kindergartens

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Conditions studied: Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness

In brief

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a kindergarten-based, parent-involved intervention during the upper kindergarten year (K3) on physical activity and physical fitness in preschool children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05521490

Run by

The University of Hong Kong

People needed

3300

Starts

2022-08-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2022-08-30

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 5-6 years (limited number of children may be between 4-5 and 6-7 years)
• Able to communicate in Chinese
• Able to participate in physical activity in a standard kindergarten setting

You may not qualify if…

• Inherent or serious disease limiting participation in physical activity (e.g., congenital heart disease, pediatric cancer, Down syndrome).
• Diagnosed mental illness impairing daily behavior and performance (e.g., anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder).
• Physical disability (e.g., physical handicap, assistive device to walk).
• Visual or hearing impairment.
• Cognitive deficit or intellectual disability that requires special care and educational needs (e.g., handicapped children with learning difficulties).

Where it is running

• LKS Faculty of Medicine — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

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