Gamified Cooperative Exergaming Program in Primary School Physical Education (NCT07723807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gamified Cooperative Exergaming Program in Primary School Physical Education
Spain176 participantsStarted 2026-02-02
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the effects of an 8-week gamified cooperative exergaming program implemented during regular physical education lessons in primary school children. Participants were assigned by classroom to either an experimental group, which completed "The Movement League" program integrating dance-based exergames, cooperative learning, and gamification, or a control group, which received conventional physical education. The study aims to determine whether this multicomponent intervention improves motivation toward physical education, increases habitual physical activity, and reduces sedentary behavior compared with standard physical education.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 8 to 12 years.
* Enrolled in grades 3 to 6 of primary school.
* Able to participate safely in regular physical education classes.
* Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
* Verbal assent provided by the participant.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Physical pathology or medical contraindication preventing safe participation in physical activity.
* Formal diagnosis of severe learning difficulties or developmental disorders.
* Failure to complete the outcome assessments at both baseline and post-intervention.
* Attendance at fewer than 14 of the 16 intervention sessions (less than 85% adherence).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Motivation Toward Physical Education
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
2
Habitual Physical Activity
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
3
Sedentary Behavior
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention