Effects of Down Dog Yoga on Pre-writing Skills in Children With Down Syndrome
This study tests if Down Dog yoga can help improve pre-writing skills in children aged 4-8 years with Down syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06977672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4-8 years with Down syndrome who can stand and walk independently.
Not a fit: Patients with significant physical deformities, pain, or neurological/orthopedic dysfunction may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- 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
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.