Dual-task exercises to improve movement and thinking in children with mild intellectual disability.
Effects of Different Dual-Task Exercises on Motor and Cognitive Functions in Children With Mild Mental Retardation
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT07028333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Dual-task training has shown balance and mobility benefits in other groups, but evidence specifically targeting children with mild intellectual disability is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Istanbul
- 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
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.