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The Preschool Reward Study: Finding the Best Time to Reinforce Good Behavior

Effect of reinforcement timing on behavioural regulation, attention and early executive function in Preschool Children: A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111922
Enrollment
180
Registered
2026-06-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Reinforcement: Group A: Early (Immediate) Reinforcement, The intervention for Group A will be conducted over a period of 6 weeks. Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week, each lasti

Sponsors

Dr D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preschool children Typically developing children. Children attending regular preschool programs. Written informed consent from parent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children diagnosed with neurological, developmental, or behavioural disorders. Children with sensory impairments. Children on medication affecting cognition or behaviour. Children with significant medical illness affecting participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Behavioural Regulation (HTKS) Attention (Pencil Tapping Task) Executive Functions (Day Night Stroop, DCCS, Backward Digit Span)Timepoint: 6 weeks - Pre and Post assessment will be taken—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNeelam Tejani

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

neelam.tejani@dpu.edu.in8623899835

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026