Improving movement behaviors in young children at home
Official title: A home-based intervention to improve adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in young children
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11088923 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young kids get enough exercise, sleep well, and limit their screen time by using fun tools and apps, while also getting parents involved to make it easier for families to build healthy habits together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | May 13, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $218,156 |
| NIH project number | 5R00HD107158-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088923 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from minority backgrounds or low-income households.
✕Less likely to help
Children who already meet the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines or those with severe disabilities that limit movement may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping young children adhere to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, which include recommendations for physical activity, sleep, and screen time. By using a combination of real-time assessments through accelerometers and mobile health tools, the study aims to understand how children move in their home environments and identify barriers to healthy behaviors. Parents will be involved in the process through interviews and feedback to develop an effective intervention delivered via a mobile app. The goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages better movement habits among children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical and cognitive development in young children, reducing the risk of obesity and behavioral problems.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health tools and ecological momentary assessment to promote behavior change in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kracht, Chelsea L — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kracht, Chelsea L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.