Motor DevelopmentNCT07366957
Motor Competence and Physical Activity in Children Aged 4-6: Associations With Parental Perceptions
An observational study of Motor Development and Physical Activity, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to determine motor competence and physical activity levels in children aged 4-6 years and to explore their relationship with parental perceptions. The study will use a qualitative research approach supported by quantitative assessments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 6 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Development, Physical Activity
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2026to 3 Apr 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 4 to 6 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: This study population consists of children aged 4-6 years who were born at term (≥37 weeks of gestation) and do not have any physician-diagnosed neurological, physical, or developmental conditions, along with their parents who serve as the primary caregivers. The study includes children who are able to independently perform the motor assessment tests and parents who voluntarily agree to participate, provide written informed consent, and are able to communicate in Turkish.
Who may be able to join
- Children
- Children aged 4-6 years based on chronological age,
- Children without any physician-diagnosed physical, intellectual, or neurological disorders,
- Children born at term (≥37 weeks of gestation),
- Children with no history of serious perinatal or postnatal complications (e.g., prolonged neonatal intensive care unit stay, intracranial hemorrhage, requirement for advanced respiratory support),
- Children able to independently complete the motor assessment tests used in the study.
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- Parents
- Parents who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent,
- Parents with sufficient proficiency in reading, understanding, and expressing -themselves in Turkish,
- Parents who are the primary caregivers of the child included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Children
- Children younger than 4 years or older than 6 years,
- Children with a history of preterm birth (<37 weeks of gestation),
- Children with any physician-diagnosed neurological, physical, developmental, or chronic conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, pervasive developmental disorders, genetic syndromes, musculoskeletal disorders),
- Children with congenital or acquired orthopedic conditions that prevent completion of the motor tests used in the study,
- Children with attention, behavioral, or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the test procedures.
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- Parents
- Individuals who have difficulty communicating in Turkish or are unable to participate in the interview process,
- Parents who do not complete the interview process, do not consent to audio recording, or voluntarily withdraw from the study were defined as exclusion criteria.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Mudanya University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation/Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences - Atatürk Vocational School of Health Services - Physiotherapy Program
Bursa
About this study
Official title: Determination of Motor Competence and Physical Activity Levels in Children Aged 4-6 and Their Relationship With Parental Perceptions: A Qualitative Study
This study aims to determine motor competence and physical activity levels in children aged 4-6 years and to explore their relationship with parental perceptions. The study will use a qualitative research approach supported by quantitative assessments. Children's motor competence will be evaluated using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-Second Edition (PDMS-II), while parents will participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their perceptions, attitudes, and experiences related to their children's motor development and physical activity. Data will be collected in educational settings without any intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of family-related factors influencing motor development in early childhood.
Read the detailed description
This observational study aims to examine motor competence and physical activity levels in children aged 4-6 years and to explore their relationship with parental perceptions. Early childhood is a critical period for motor development, during which family-related factors may influence children's physical activity participation and motor skill acquisition.
The study will be conducted using a qualitative-dominant mixed-methods design with an embedded quantitative component. Children's motor competence will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-Second Edition (PDMS-II), a standardized and validated tool for evaluating gross and fine motor skills in young children. Quantitative motor assessment data will be used to support and contextualize qualitative findings.
Parental perceptions will be explored through semi-structured interviews conducted separately with mothers and fathers. Interviews will focus on parents' views regarding their children's motor abilities, physical activity participation, and factors influencing these behaviors. Interviews will be conducted face-to-face, audio-recorded with participant consent, and transcribed verbatim for analysis.
The study will be carried out in educational settings in Bursa and Afyonkarahisar provinces. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all parents prior to data collection. No interventions or experimental procedures will be applied during the study.
Quantitative data will be analyzed descriptively, while qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes related to parental perceptions. Integration of quantitative and qualitative findings is expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between motor competence, physical activity, and family perceptions in early childhood. The results may inform family-centered approaches in child health, education, and rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Motor Development, Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Motor competence, Motor development, Physical activity, Preschool children, Parental perceptions, Qualitative research
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 Years Old Children and Their Parents | This cohort includes typically developing children aged 4-6 years and their parents. Children's motor skills will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - II (PDMS-II), and parents' perceptions of their children's motor abilities and physical activity will be evaluated through semi-structured interviews. No interventions or treatments will be applied. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Motor Development Scores (PDMS-II)
Children's gross and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-II). The PDMS-II consists of gross motor and fine motor subtests and yields standard scores and composite scores.
Raw scores are converted to standard scores, with a possible score range of 1 to 20 for subtests, and composite motor quotients ranging from 35 to 165.
Higher scores indicate better motor performance and more advanced motor development.
This measure provides objective and standardized data on motor development in children aged 4-6 years.
Measured: 12/2025-04/2026
Secondary outcomes (2)
Parental Perception Scores
Parents' perceptions and attitudes regarding their children's motor skills and participation in physical activity will be explored using semi-structured interviews.
This outcome measure is qualitative in nature and does not involve a standardized scale or numerical scoring system.
Interview data will be analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis to identify key themes related to parental understanding, perceptions, and support.
Measured: 12/2025-04/2026
Parent-Child Motor Skill Concordance
The relationship between parental perceptions and children's actual PDMS-II motor scores will be examined using correlation analyses to explore discrepancies or alignments.
Measured: 12/2025-04/2026
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start10 Jan 2026
- Primary completion1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion3 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motor DevelopmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Server ERDOĞMUŞ, Mudanya University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366957
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/15-804
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Determination of Motor Competence and Physical Activity Levels in Children Aged 4-6 and Their Relationship With Parental Perceptions: A Qualitative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366957
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/15-804
- Conditions
- Motor Development, Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Motor competence, Motor development, Physical activity, Preschool children, Parental perceptions, Qualitative research
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 3 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 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.
This study aims to determine motor competence and physical activity levels in children aged 4-6 years and to explore their relationship with parental perceptions. The study will use a qualitative research approach supported by quantitative assessments. Children's motor competence will be evaluated using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-Second Edition (PDMS-II), while parents will participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their perceptions, attitudes, and experiences related to their children's motor development and physical activity. Data will be collected in educational settings without any intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of family-related factors influencing motor development in early childhood.
Detailed description
This observational study aims to examine motor competence and physical activity levels in children aged 4-6 years and to explore their relationship with parental perceptions. Early childhood is a critical period for motor development, during which family-related factors may influence children's physical activity participation and motor skill acquisition.
The study will be conducted using a qualitative-dominant mixed-methods design with an embedded quantitative component. Children's motor competence will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-Second Edition (PDMS-II), a standardized and validated tool for evaluating gross and fine motor skills in young children. Quantitative motor assessment data will be used to support and contextualize qualitative findings.
Parental perceptions will be explored through semi-structured interviews conducted separately with mothers and fathers. Interviews will focus on parents' views regarding their children's motor abilities, physical activity participation, and factors influencing these behaviors. Interviews will be conducted face-to-face, audio-recorded with participant consent, and transcribed verbatim for analysis.
The study will be carried out in educational settings in Bursa and Afyonkarahisar provinces. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all parents prior to data collection. No interventions or experimental procedures will be applied during the study.
Quantitative data will be analyzed descriptively, while qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes related to parental perceptions. Integration of quantitative and qualitative findings is expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between motor competence, physical activity, and family perceptions in early childhood. The results may inform family-centered approaches in child health, education, and rehabilitation.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 Years Old Children and Their Parents | – | –This cohort includes typically developing children aged 4-6 years and their parents. Children's motor skills will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - II (PDMS-II), and parents' perceptions of their children's motor abilities and physical activity will be evaluated through semi-structured interviews. No interventions or treatments will be applied. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 6 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- This study population consists of children aged 4-6 years who were born at term (≥37 weeks of gestation) and do not have any physician-diagnosed neurological, physical, or developmental conditions, along with their parents who serve as the primary caregivers. The study includes children who are able to independently perform the motor assessment tests and parents who voluntarily agree to participate, provide written informed consent, and are able to communicate in Turkish.
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Children
- Children aged 4-6 years based on chronological age,
- Children without any physician-diagnosed physical, intellectual, or neurological disorders,
- Children born at term (≥37 weeks of gestation),
- Children with no history of serious perinatal or postnatal complications (e.g., prolonged neonatal intensive care unit stay, intracranial hemorrhage, requirement for advanced respiratory support),
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Children
- Children younger than 4 years or older than 6 years,
- Children with a history of preterm birth (<37 weeks of gestation),
- Children with any physician-diagnosed neurological, physical, developmental, or chronic conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, pervasive developmental disorders, genetic syndromes, musculoskeletal disorders),
- Children with congenital or acquired orthopedic conditions that prevent completion of the motor tests used in the study,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Motor Development Scores (PDMS-II)
Time frame: 12/2025-04/2026
Children's gross and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-II). The PDMS-II consists of gross motor and fine motor subtests and yields standard scores and composite scores. Raw scores are converted to standard scores, with a possible score range of 1 to 20 for subtests, and composite motor quotients ranging from 35 to 165. Higher scores indicate better motor performance and more advanced motor development. This measure provides objective and standardized data on motor development in children aged 4-6 years.
2 secondary outcomes
Parental Perception Scores
Time frame: 12/2025-04/2026
Parent-Child Motor Skill Concordance
Time frame: 12/2025-04/2026
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 29 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Motor Development and Physical Activity, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 10 inclusion and 9 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jan 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Motor Development Scores (PDMS-II) (time frame: 12/2025-04/2026). 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 29 Jan 2026.