Animal Fun program to improve motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder
Effects Of Animal Fun Program On Motor Skills In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
We will try the Animal Fun program to see if it helps children aged 6–12 with developmental coordination disorder improve their fine and gross motor skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore) |
| Trial ID | NCT07244055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, controlled trial enrolling 40 children aged 6–12 diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder using the DCDQ-7. Participants are randomly assigned to the Animal Fun program (nine modules, three 40-minute sessions per week for six weeks) or to continue usual physical activity as the control. Motor outcomes including body management, locomotion, balance, object control, sequencing, and social-emotional control are measured before and after the intervention using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2). Data will be collected at local schools and analyzed using SPSS v27 to compare pre- and post-intervention changes between groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 6–12 who meet DCD criteria by the DCDQ-7, have not had motor interventions in the past six months, and are mentally and medically able to participate in active play are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children with intellectual disability, progressive neurodevelopmental disorders, other syndromes, or medical conditions that contraindicate active movement are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the program could improve fine and gross motor skills and daily functioning for children with DCD, potentially enhancing participation and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Play-based and motor-skills programs have shown modest benefits in small prior studies, but the Animal Fun program itself is relatively novel and not widely tested in randomized trials.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire * Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months * Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Medical condition contraindicating active movements * Intellectual disability. * Children with any other syndrome and progressive neurodevelopmental diseases
Where this trial is running
Lahore
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maira Shahzad, MSPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD Amjad, PHD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.