We Move with Windy for Motor Skills
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a fun physical activity program called "We Move with Windy," designed to improve motor skills and health in young children. Families will participate in activities like jumping, balancing, and running, with support available both in person and online. The program also includes nutrition education, featuring a "Tasting Party" to introduce fruits and vegetables. It is open to mothers with a BMI over 30 and their children aged 3 to 5. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for families to enhance their health and well-being through innovative activities.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this physical activity program is safe for children?
Research shows that the "We Move with Windy" program is being tested for safety and ease of participation for children. Previous studies have found that similar exercise programs are usually well-received. These studies often focus on helping children develop movement skills, indicating that safety is a priority in the program's design.
The "We Move with Windy" program offers both in-person and online sessions, providing flexibility for busy families. The activities are customized to match each child's abilities, which helps reduce potential risks. Reports of serious side effects from these types of programs have not been documented.
Overall, existing research suggests that the "We Move with Windy" program is likely safe for children. Parents can feel confident that the activities are designed to be both enjoyable and safe.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the "We Move with Windy" program because it introduces a unique blend of in-person and virtual learning to improve motor skills in children. Unlike traditional physical therapy, which often relies solely on in-person sessions, this program gradually transitions participants to online sessions, making it more flexible and accessible. Additionally, the inclusion of home-based activity suggestions helps maintain engagement and encourages regular practice outside of formal sessions, potentially leading to better long-term outcomes.
What evidence suggests that the "We Move with Windy" program could be effective for improving children's motor skills?
Research has shown that programs like "We Move with Windy," which participants in this trial may receive, can improve children's movement skills and overall health. One study found that similar activities led to about a 10% improvement in skills like jumping and balancing after 12 weeks. Designed to be fun and flexible, this program fits easily into busy family schedules. It combines in-person and online activities to keep children engaged and active. Early signs suggest this approach could be particularly beneficial for children whose mothers have obesity.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Taren Swindle
Principal Investigator
University of Arkansas
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for mother-child pairs where the mom has a BMI over 30 and the child is aged between 3 to 5 years. It's designed to see if a physical activity program can improve children's motor skills and health, especially those born to mothers with obesity.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Phase 1
Participants attend fully in-person sessions for 1 hour, twice per week
Intervention Phase 2
Participants attend 1 in-person session and 1 Zoom-based session per week
Intervention Phase 3
Participants attend Zoom sessions twice per week with one in-person session every other week
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, motor skills, and health indicators
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- We Move with Windy
Trial Overview
The 'We Move with Windy' program is being tested in this study. Families are split into two groups: one tries out fun movement activities combined with parental support, while the other serves as a comparison group. The program includes both hands-on sessions and at-home exercises.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Children and their moms attend 18 weeks of intervention. The first 6 weeks are fully in person for 1 hour, twice per week. The next 6 weeks are 1 in person 1 hour session and 1 zoom-based session for. The final 6 weeks are 2 sessions per week via zoom for 30-45 minuets with one in person session every other week to maintain engagement. The third phase includes home-based activity suggestions.
Children are encouraged to follow the physical activity recommendations of their physician.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
Citations
We-Move With Windy: Gross Motor Development for Early ...
Primary outcomes for the trial include feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of intervention delivery, as well as child-level changes in ...
We Move with Windy for Motor Skills
It's designed to see if a physical activity program can improve children's motor skills and health, especially those born to mothers with obesity. Inclusion ...
Using process- and product-oriented measures to evaluate ...
Process- and product-oriented measures assess different aspects of motor competence and do not equally evaluate intervention efficacy.
Comparative Effectiveness of Physical Activity Intervention ...
The results indicated an approximate 10% improvement in gross motor skills from baseline to 12-week testing. Their findings are in line with our study ...
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researchgate.net/publication/337276817_Evaluation_of_the_Move_2_Learn_program_a_community-based_movement_and_pre-literacy_intervention_for_young_children(PDF) Evaluation of the Move 2 Learn program, a ...
The Move 2 Learn (M2L) program is an evidence-based intervention designed to improve movement and pre-literacy skills in children ages 1.5–6 years.
Impact of an outdoor loose parts intervention on Nova Scotia ...
Our findings demonstrate value in outdoor loose parts play for the development of fundamental movement skills in childcare settings.
Structured Observations of Child Behaviors during a ...
This exploratory study aimed to quantify children's engagement behaviors during a mastery-motivational climate intervention.
Evaluation of a Direct-Instruction Intervention to Improve ...
The median attendance was 8 of 10 sessions, and the average rate of at-home practice was 48% and 46% for the movement skill and preliteracy ...
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