Effects of rhythm on dance learning in children with and without cerebral palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how the presence of regular rhythm influences the ability to learn dance choreography in children aged 8 to 16, both with and without cerebral palsy (CP). It aims to assess the impact of rhythmic interventions on motor, cognitive, and social functions, particularly focusing on children with CP who often face challenges in procedural learning. Participants will engage in dance training sessions, with some experiencing training with regular rhythm and others without. The goal is to validate the hypothesis that rhythm enhances motor control and learning capabilities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

For all the participants:

* Aged from 8 to 16 include.
* Free, informed, written, and signed consent of the holders of parental authority
* Free and informed consent of the minor
* Affiliation with or benefiting from a social security scheme.
* Ability to understand the instructions (investigator's assessment)

For the participant with Motor disorders (MD):

1. For children with CP:

   * CP diagnosis
   * Gross Motor Function Classification System level between I to IV.
   * Manual Ability Classification System level between I to IV.
2. For children with DCD:

   * A diagnosis of DCD

For the participant with typical development:

* No CP diagnosis
* No neurological trouble nor functional disfunction including developmental coordination disorder.

Exclusion Criteria:

* -Autism spectrum disorder diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (APA, 2015)
* Hearing deficiency diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (APA, 2015) or uncorrected hearing deficiency that doesn't allows the participant to hear a music with a sound level between 45 and 70 decibels.
* Visual deficiency diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (APA, 2015)
* Intellectual developmental disorder diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (APA, 2015)
* Behavioural disorders diagnosed according to the DSM-5 (APA, 2015)
* Diagnosed epilepsia
* Pregnancy (check in young pubescent and sexually active women) or breastfeeding.
* Children already include in ongoing interventional study.
* Children with both parent who benefit of legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice).

Where it's running

• Toulouse Hospital
  Toulouse, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: David GASQ, MD
• Email: david.gasq@inserm.fr
• Phone: 0561322801

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.