Effectiveness of a novel digital application for the development of fundamental movement skills in preschool-aged children

Effectiveness of a novel digital application for the development of fundamental movement skills in 3- to 6-year-old children: A randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12852968

Enrollment

Registered

2020-05-06

Start date

2018-10-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

Physical inactivity Not Applicable Physical inactivity

Interventions

Participants will be randomized to either the treatment group or the wait-listed control group. The treatment group receives immediate access to the Moovosity app over 8-weeks. The wait-listed control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 3 to 6 years 2. Free from any chronic conditions that affect their growth and development 3. Able to participant in activities of daily living 4. Resident in the greater Brisbane metropolitan region

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet the inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Fundamental movement skill proficiency, and object control and locomotor skills will be measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development 2nd Edition at baseline and 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Child physical activity will be measured using the Burdette Outdoor Play Checklist at baseline and 8 weeks 2. Parental support for physical activity will be measured using the parent support scale (by Trost et al 2003) at baseline and 8 weeks	—

Countries

Australia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026