Physical ActivityNCT07521878
Moving Kindergartens Feasibility Study
A study testing Moving kindergartens in people with Physical Activity and Well-Being, Psychological, run by University College Copenhagen at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
Objective of the study: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed intervention designed to support the daily movement practices and fostering joy of movement in Danish kindergartens, as well as the implementation strategies intended to facilitate adoption. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity, Well-Being, Psychological, Motor Skills
- What is being tested?
- Moving kindergartens
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- 2 Mar 2026to Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Pedagogical staff/leaders in included kindergartens
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Denmark1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University College Copenhagen
Copenhagen, 2200
Daria Staghøj, 23491711 ext. +45, dari@kp.dk
About this study
Objective of the study: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed intervention designed to support the daily movement practices and fostering joy of movement in Danish kindergartens, as well as the implementation strategies intended to facilitate adoption. Additionally, the feasibility of the planned measurement and procedures for a future effectiveness study will be examined.
Methods: The study uses a mixed-methods design to examine the feasibility of the intervention and the future evaluation design. The planned duration of the intervention period is 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components co-designed with pedagogical staff, leaders, experts in kindergarten movement culture, and a team of researchers, to collectively support the daily movement practice in kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. The intervention elements are categorized into four main types: 1) Formal establishment of the project; 2) Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten; 3) Organizational and staff training; 4) Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans.
The use of a co-design approach in close collaboration between kindergartens, experts, and a team of researchers will ensure contextual relevance and shared ownership. This approach is expected to enhance acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of the intervention. The mixed-methods evaluation design, use of theoretical implementation frameworks, and tailored strategies further strengthen the study. The findings from this feasibility study will inform the refinement of the final intervention and guide the planning of a forthcoming effectiveness study.
Read the detailed description
The study protocol is under review for publication, and the full description of the study will be available when published.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Well-Being, Psychological, Motor Skills
- Being tested
- Moving kindergartens
- Keywords
- pre-school children, kindergarten, feasibility, acceptability, sustainability, kindergarten staff
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Moving kindergartensBehavioural
The intervention elements can be categorized into four main types :
- Formal establishment of the project
- Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten
- Organizational and staff training
- Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans
Children will be exposed to multiple daily opportunities for physical activity and active play - including child group gatherings integrating movement, play, storytelling and language development, structured active play sessions during outdoor periods, and a weekly session led by the movement agent focusing on fundamental movement skills.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Kindergarten Intervention | Experimental | In the feasibility study, the intervention period spans 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components designed to collectively support the daily movement practice in the kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. Receives: Behavioral: Moving kindergartens |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility of the intervention - interviews
Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders).
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Secondary outcomes (17)
Feasibility of the intervention - survey
Assesed by the questionnaire "Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)"(Weiner, et al., 2017. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0635-3) answered by the pedagogical staff
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Acceptability of the intervention - interviews
Semi-structured group Interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders).
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Acceptability of the intervention - survey
Assessed by the questionnaire Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) (Weiner, et al., 2017. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0635-3) answered by pedagogical staff.
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Feasibility of recruitment strategy - enrollment rate
Number of included kindergartens.
Measured: Prior to the intervention start
Feasibility of recruitment strategy - interviews
Semi-structured individual interviews with leaders
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Feasibility of data collection on child level - descriptive data
Number of completed tests and time required for assessing physical activity (accelerometry), fundamental movement skills, and anthropometrics in selected kindergartens.
Measured: The last four weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 6 to 9).
Feasibility of data collection on staff level - descriptive data
Response rate on "Children's general movement engagement and social participation in physical activity and active play" (10-items staff-rated questionnaire)
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - interviews
Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders)
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - survey
Assessed by the survey: "Intervention Appropriatness Measure (IAM)" (Weiner et al., 2017 et al. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0635-3)
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - observations
Participatory field observations in kindergartens
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Adoption of the intervention - interviews
Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders)
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - survey
Survey (pedagogical staff)
Measured: The last two weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - log book
Daily completion of check boxes on poster
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - observations
Participatory field observations
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - interviews
Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders).
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - log book
Daily completion of check boxes on poster
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - observations
Participatory field observations.
Measured: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start2 Mar 2026
- Primary completion8 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical ActivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This feasibility study has one condition; the intervention condition
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University College Copenhagen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- LEGO Foundation, The Novo Nordic Foundation, TRYG Foundation, University of Southern Denmark, Centre for Better Childhoods
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Anna Bugge, University College Copenhagen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521878
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 25-14029
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Completely anonymized data will be available upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Moving Kindergartens Feasibility Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521878
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 25-14029
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Well-Being, Psychological, Motor Skills
- Keywords
- pre-school children, kindergarten, feasibility, acceptability, sustainability, kindergarten staff
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University College CopenhagenUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- LEGO Foundation, The Novo Nordic Foundation, TRYG Foundation, University of Southern Denmark, Centre for Better Childhoods
- Study start
- 2 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Objective of the study: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed intervention designed to support the daily movement practices and fostering joy of movement in Danish kindergartens, as well as the implementation strategies intended to facilitate adoption. Additionally, the feasibility of the planned measurement and procedures for a future effectiveness study will be examined.
Methods: The study uses a mixed-methods design to examine the feasibility of the intervention and the future evaluation design. The planned duration of the intervention period is 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components co-designed with pedagogical staff, leaders, experts in kindergarten movement culture, and a team of researchers, to collectively support the daily movement practice in kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. The intervention elements are categorized into four main types: 1) Formal establishment of the project; 2) Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten; 3) Organizational and staff training; 4) Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans.
The use of a co-design approach in close collaboration between kindergartens, experts, and a team of researchers will ensure contextual relevance and shared ownership. This approach is expected to enhance acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of the intervention. The mixed-methods evaluation design, use of theoretical implementation frameworks, and tailored strategies further strengthen the study. The findings from this feasibility study will inform the refinement of the final intervention and guide the planning of a forthcoming effectiveness study.
Detailed description
The study protocol is under review for publication, and the full description of the study will be available when published.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This feasibility study has one condition; the intervention condition
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Kindergarten Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Moving kindergartensIn the feasibility study, the intervention period spans 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components designed to collectively support the daily movement practice in the kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pedagogical staff/leaders in included kindergartens
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Moving kindergartensThe intervention elements can be categorized into four main types : 1. Formal establishment of the project 2. Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten 3. Organizational and staff training 4. Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans Children will be exposed to multiple daily opportunities for physical activity and active play - including child group gatherings integrating movement, play, storytelling and language development, structured active play sessions during outdoor periods, and a weekly session led by the movement agent focusing on fundamental movement skills. | Behavioural | Moving Kindergarten Intervention |
Primary outcome
Feasibility of the intervention - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders).
17 secondary outcomes
Feasibility of the intervention - survey
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Acceptability of the intervention - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Acceptability of the intervention - survey
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Feasibility of recruitment strategy - enrollment rate
Time frame: Prior to the intervention start
Feasibility of recruitment strategy - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Feasibility of data collection on child level - descriptive data
Time frame: The last four weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 6 to 9).
Feasibility of data collection on staff level - descriptive data
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - survey
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Appropriateness of the intervention - observations
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).
Adoption of the intervention - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - survey
Time frame: The last two weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - log book
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Adoption of the intervention - observations
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - interviews
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - log book
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Fidelity to the intervention - observations
Time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-weeks of the intervention (week 8 to 10)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2026.
- Short description of the study in DanishLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Completely anonymized data will be available upon reasonable request.
Related trials for Physical Activity
Not yet recruitingPhase 1/2
A Study of Sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) in Children With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia and B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Active, not recruitingPhase 2
A Pilot Study to Investigate the Safety and Clinical Activity of Avelumab (MSB0010718C) in Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma After Progression on Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Thymoma, Thymic Carcinoma
Recruiting
Stress Modulation and Dynamic Balance
Stress
Recruiting
Outpatient Physiotherapy vs. mHealth Exercise and Self-Management for Knee Osteoarthritis (MOKneeTOR)
Knee Osteoarthristis
RecruitingPhase 1
Imatinib to Increase RUNX1 Activity in Participants With Germline RUNX1 Deficiency
Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Familial Platelet Disorder With Predisposition to Myeloid Malignancies
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Moving kindergartens in people with Physical Activity and Well-Being, Psychological, run by University College Copenhagen at 1 site in Denmark.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Anna Bugge, PhD (51632509 ext. +45, abug@kp.dk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility of the intervention - interviews (time frame: The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.