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Preschoolers Learning and Active in PlaY

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Physical Activity
Registration Number
NCT03279926
Lead Sponsor
Seattle Children's Hospital
Brief Summary

The overall aim of this proposal is to develop and test early childhood education setting-based physical activity (PA) interventions that are innovative by using wearable technology to facilitate monitoring, feedback and motivation for physical activity across multiple levels (child, parent, educator). We posit that our intervention strategies will promote behavior changes in parents and educators, leading to greater awareness and communication about physical activity, more active play opportunities, and ultimately more physical activity for preschoolers. In the R21, we will test the acceptability, feasibility and initial efficacy of three 6 month early childhood education setting- based, multi-level interventions to promote preschoolers' PA using wearable technology and additional behavior change techniques to engage educators and parents. The results of this study will inform a larger intervention trial.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
181
Inclusion Criteria
  • attends preschool in a child care center participating in this study
  • no physical/health restrictions on participating in physical activities
Exclusion Criteria
  • unable to participate in all physical activities

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post-intervention physical activity (children)Month 1 compared to baseline

accelerometer measured

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Active play opportunities at child careMonth 6 compared to baseline

Using an observation tool, a trained research assistant will note opportunities for active play (including teacher led, child-initiated, outdoor and indoor)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seattle Children's Research Institute

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle Children's Research Institute
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States

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