Move ARound And Get Active: an Intervention to Optimize 24-hour Movement Behaviours in Preschoolers

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GHENT · Dec 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Move ARound And Get Active" trial is studying how to help preschoolers, ages 2.5 to 6, be more active and follow new guidelines for physical activity, screen time, and sleep. Many young children are not meeting these guidelines, and this study aims to change that by testing a special health program designed for both children and their parents. This program includes seven sessions where parents and preschoolers will learn fun ways to be more active and reduce screen time. Some families will participate in these sessions, while others will receive the program materials after the study is over for comparison.

To join the trial, families need to have a preschooler who can understand Dutch and wear a small device called an accelerometer, which tracks movement. One parent must also be able to communicate in Dutch and be willing to take part in the program. The trial is currently looking for participants, and those who join can expect to learn helpful strategies to promote healthy habits for their children. This is a great opportunity for families to make a positive change in their daily routines!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Preschoolers between 2,5 to 6 years
• • One parent per preschooler
• • Parent needs to be able to understand, speak, read and write Dutch
• • Child needs to be able to understand Dutch
• • Child needs to be able to wear accelerometer
• • Child needs to by mentally and physically able to comply with the 24-hour movement behavior guidelines
• • Parent needs to be mentally able to complete the testing and intervention
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Are clear based on the inclusion criteria
• • Participants will be excluded form analyses when incomplete data required to answer the research question