Effects of Down Dog Yoga on Pre-writing Skills in Children With Down Syndrome
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06977672 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if Down Dog yoga can help improve pre-writing skills in children aged 4-8 years with Down syndrome.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06977672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 4-8 years with Down syndrome who can stand and walk independently.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant physical deformities, pain, or neurological/orthopedic dysfunction may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates how Down Dog yoga influences pre-writing skills in children aged 4-8 years with Down syndrome. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, it will involve 34 participants over a 10-month period. The study will assess improvements in fine motor skills using tools like the JTHFT, BBT, and the Prewriting Skills Scale. The goal is to determine if yoga can serve as an effective early intervention for enhancing motor skills in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve fine motor skills and pre-writing abilities in children with Down syndrome, enhancing their developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on Down Dog yoga for this population, similar interventions have shown promise in improving motor skills in children with developmental delays.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with age group 4-8years * Both Genders (male female) * Children who can do Independent standing and walking Exclusion Criteria: * Any deformity * Pain and/or symptomatic neurologic/orthopedic dysfunction of upper or lower extremities * Cervical injury and chest wall disorders * Injury * Fractures * History of previous surgery * Children with impaired Fun
Where it's running
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Rising Sun Institute
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yusra Uzlifat, MS-PPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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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.