Mobile app to help preschoolers follow movement guidelines
A Home-Based Intervention to Improve Adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in Young Children
This study tests whether a mobile app can help preschoolers aged 3-4 move more, sleep better, and follow healthy activity guidelines.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 4 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Kansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06667661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates a home-based mobile health intervention designed to improve adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among preschool-aged children (3-4 years old) who currently meet few or none of these guidelines. The study involves a randomized controlled design with an intervention group using a mobile app that provides weekly lessons and behavior goals, while a waitlist control group will receive the app after the intervention period. Key measurements will assess changes in physical activity, sleep patterns, and other developmental outcomes over a 12-week period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are preschool-aged children (3-4 years old) who currently meet 0 or 1 of the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for physical activity, sleep, and screen-time.
Not a fit: Children who have mobility limitations or who already meet two or more of the movement guidelines may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the physical activity, sleep quality, and overall health of preschool-aged children.
How similar studies have performed: While similar mobile health interventions have shown promise in promoting physical activity and healthy behaviors, this specific approach targeting preschoolers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion (Child): * Ages 3-4 years. * Parent report that they meet 0 or 1 recommendation for physical activity, sleep, and screen-time as defined by the 24-hour movement guidelines. The physical activity recommendation is defined as greater than or equal to 3 hours/day of total physical activity, including 1 hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The sleep recommendation is defined as 10-13 hours/day. The sedentary behavior recommendation is defined as less than or equal to 1 hour/day of sedentary screen-time. Inclusion (Parents): * Parents must agree to use their mobile phone for the duration of the study (\~12 weeks) and download the mobile app onto their phone. * The parent/caregiver is fluent in English to participate in testing the mobile app. * The parent/caregiver must be willing to travel to KUMC to complete study visits. Exclusion (child): * Mobility limitations as reported by the parent. * Meeting two or more recommendations for physical activity, sleep, and screen-time. * Sibling or household member is participating or participated in the study.
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Kansas
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr. Chelsea L Kracht, PhD — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dr. Chelsea L Kracht, PhD
- Email: ckracht@kumc.edu
- Phone: 913-588-1655
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.