Creative arts therapy for children with intellectual disabilities and their mothers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on enhancing the interactions between children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their mothers through a dyadic Creative Arts Therapies (CAT)-based approach. The study aims to develop a structured intervention that promotes playful and enjoyable interactions, which are often lacking in typical parent-child dynamics in this population. By comparing the effects of the CAT-based intervention to standard psycho-educational counseling, the research will assess improvements in the quality of mother-child relationships and the socio-emotional development of the children. The study employs a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial design to evaluate both quantitative and qualitative outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children between the age of 3-7
* Children with a prior diagnosis of IDD, or studying in special education nursery schools for children with developmental delays
* The children's mothers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with additional primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or cerebral palsy
* Children with additional diagnosis of severe physical disability or serious movement limitations
* Children with additional diagnosis of sensory disorders such as blindness or deafness

Where it's running

• University of Haifa
  Haifa, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, PhD
• Email: talchenr@gmail.com
• Phone: 972-51-2722144

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.