Dual-task exercises to improve movement and thinking in children with mild intellectual disability.
Official title: Effects of Different Dual-Task Exercises on Motor and Cognitive Functions in Children With Mild Mental Retardation
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07028333 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether motor-motor and motor-cognitive dual-task exercises help children ages 8–12 with mild intellectual disability improve mobility, balance, thinking, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 5, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 10, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07028333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 8–12 with a documented educational diagnosis of mild intellectual disability (IQ 51–70), parental consent, ability to understand Turkish instructions, and no additional disabilities that would prevent participation are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with IQs outside the 51–70 range (moderate or severe intellectual disability), significant sensory or medical impairments, regular engagement in exercise, or other conditions that prevent compliance are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional program compares motor-motor dual-task training, motor-cognitive dual-task training, and a control condition in children with mild intellectual disability (IQ 51–70) aged 8–12. Participants complete supervised exercise sessions and are assessed before and after the intervention on functional mobility, balance, cognitive function, and quality of life. The motor-motor arm combines two physical tasks at once while the motor-cognitive arm pairs a physical task with a thinking task to challenge simultaneous processing. Group outcomes will be compared to determine which approach produces greater functional and cognitive gains.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve children's mobility, balance, thinking skills, and overall quality of life, helping with daily activities and participation.
How similar studies have gone: Dual-task training has shown balance and mobility benefits in other groups, but evidence specifically targeting children with mild intellectual disability is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Obtaining parental consent * Having an Intelligence Quotient between 51-70 * Having an educational diagnosis of mild mental retardation * Being between the ages of 8-12 * Ability to understand Turkish instructions * Ability to follow commands during the exercise program * No additional disabilities that would prevent participation in the program Exclusion Criteria: * Having a metabolic or systemic disease * Engaging in regular physical exercise * Having visual or hearing impairments * Presence of any condition that would interfere with compliance to assessment parameters
Where it's running
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Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melike N AKGÖĞ, MScStudent — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study coordinator: Melike N AKGÖĞ, MScStudent
- Email: melikenurakgog@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 535 548 69 73
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.