Combating Physical Inactivity Pandemic in Kindergartens
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age5-6
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Usual Care Control
- Physical Activity Enhanced Curriculum
Treatment groups
3,300 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
The University of Hong Kong
Lead sponsor
Hong Kong Baptist University
Collaborator
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Collaborator
Education University of Hong Kong
Collaborator
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Collaborator
Sun Yat-sen University
Collaborator
Georgia State University
Collaborator
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov