RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06667661

A Mobile App to Improve 24-Hour Movement Guideline Adherence in Preschoolers

A Home-Based Intervention to Improve Adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in Young Children


Sponsor

University of Kansas Medical Center

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jan 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a home-based mHealth intervention can improve adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in preschool-aged children (3-4 years old) who currently meet 0 or 1 of the guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the intervention increase the proportion of children meeting all three 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (physical activity, screen-time, and sleep)? * Is the intervention feasible for parents to implement, as measured by a parent feedback survey? Researchers will compare an intervention group to a waitlist control group to assess whether the intervention leads to increased guideline adherence. Parents and Participants: * Children will wear an accelerometer to track physical activity and sleep patterns. * Parents will use a mobile app that delivers weekly lessons and behavior-related goals to encourage healthy movement behaviors in their children. * Parents will complete questionnaires on their child's movement behaviors and development at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. * Additionally, children will undergo motor skills assessments, and parents will provide feedback on cognitive development and behavioral changes.


Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 4 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Shining Star mHealth App for people with 24-hour movement guidelines, child development, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALShining Star mHealth App

The Shining Star mHealth App Intervention is a 12-week mobile health program designed to improve adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (physical activity, screen time, and sleep) among preschool-aged children (3-4 years old). The intervention delivers weekly behavior-related goals and educational lessons to parents through a mobile app, including concise messages (\<500 characters) and links to additional resources. The app also includes gamification features, behavior trackers, and a \"Kids Corner\" for child-friendly content. Parents receive reminders and can engage with other participants through an optional chat forum.


Locations(1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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