Effects of physical activity breaks and free play on children with mild intellectual disability
Effects of Structured Physical Activity Breaks and Free Play in Classroom on Gross Motor Skills, Endurance, and Behavior in Children With Mild Intellectual Disability
This study tests whether structured physical activity breaks or free play can help children with mild intellectual disabilities improve their fitness, behavior, and social skills at school.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06943196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of structured physical activity breaks (SPAB) and free play (FP) on children with mild intellectual disabilities (MID). It involves 22 participants divided into two groups, one engaging in SPAB and the other in FP, to assess improvements in physical fitness, behavior, and social engagement. The SPAB consists of planned physical activities lasting between 5 to 30 minutes, aimed at enhancing endurance and behavioral outcomes. The study seeks to determine which approach is more beneficial for children with MID in a school setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children with mild intellectual disabilities, aged between 5 to 12 years, who are enrolled in special educational centers.
Not a fit: Children with severe motor disabilities or coexisting conditions such as autism or cerebral palsy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve physical fitness and behavioral outcomes in children with mild intellectual disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with structured physical activity interventions in children with developmental delays, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mild Intellectual Disability i-e mild deficit in intellectual and adaptive functions, having onset in developmental period (24) approximate IQ range of 50 to 69 (25). * ADLs are preserved and complex functions minimally impaired (26). * Attendance of a special educational center; * A medically cleared status from any physical ailment for participation in the baseline examinations. * Children are able/ allowed to interact with the environment and use of resources during free play in school/institute Exclusion Criteria: * Children with chronic medical conditions/ physical disabilities/balance issues/injuries that prevent participation in physical activity * Lack of informed consent from parents' and/or legal guardians' for their children's participation; * Coexisting conditions: autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy (CP), any muscular dystrophy, or neurological disorders such as epilepsy or brain damage; * Children with severe motor disability Comorbidities like oncological, rheumatic, orthopedic or cardiac diseases
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- Psrd — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Amjad, MSPT(Peads) — 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.