Rationale and methods of the MOVI-HIIT! cluster-randomized controlled trial: an avatar-guided virtual platform for classroom activity breaks and its impact on cognition, adiposity, and fitness in preschoolers - Takeaways - MDSpire

Rationale and methods of the MOVI-HIIT! cluster-randomized controlled trial: an avatar-guided virtual platform for classroom activity breaks and its impact on cognition, adiposity, and fitness in preschoolers

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  • Fernanda Henriquez-Maquehue

  • Ana Díez-Fernández

  • Abel Ruiz-Hermosa

  • Alberto Bermejo-Cantarero

  • Óscar Navarro-Martínez

  • Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín

  • Mairena Sánchez-López

  • May 8, 2026

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    The MOVI-HIIT study evaluates a HIIT-inspired active breaks intervention for preschoolers using a gamified digital platform.

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    The trial involves 522 children aged 4–6 years across nine schools in Ciudad Real, Spain, with a cluster-randomized controlled design.

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    Primary outcomes include body composition, physical fitness, and executive function, while secondary outcomes encompass various health-related factors.

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    The study aims to provide robust evidence on the effects of classroom-based active breaks on children's health and cognitive function.

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    A qualitative component explores teachers' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to implementing the MOVI-HIIT program in schools.

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Rationale and methods of the MOVI-HIIT! cluster-randomized controlled trial: an avatar-guided virtual platform for classroom activity breaks and its impact on cognition, adiposity, and fitness in preschoolers

  • by Fernanda Henriquez-Maquehue, Ana Díez-Fernández, Abel Ruiz-Hermosa, Alberto Bermejo-Cantarero, Óscar Navarro-Martínez, Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín, Mairena Sánchez-López

  • May 8, 2026

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