Effects of visual motor integration on preschool children's skills
Official title: Effects of Visual Motor Integration on Visual Perception, Spatial Awareness and Motor Skills in Preschool Children
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06955078 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if doing visual motor activities like drawing and writing can help preschool kids aged 4 to 6 improve their motor skills and overall development compared to regular class activities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 16, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 16, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 20, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06955078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are preschool children aged 4 to 6 years with no history of visual or neurological abnormalities.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with disabilities indicating central nervous system dysfunction or those who wear glasses 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 investigates how visual motor integration (VMI) tasks can enhance visual perception, spatial awareness, and motor skills in preschool children aged 4 to 6 years. Participants are divided into two groups: one group engages in VMI tasks such as drawing, handwriting, and gross motor activities, while the control group participates in regular class activities without VMI tasks. The effectiveness of these interventions is measured using the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration and other assessments. The goal is to determine if VMI can improve academic-related skills and overall development in young children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved academic performance and developmental outcomes for preschool children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that interventions focusing on visual motor integration can lead to significant improvements in children's academic and motor skills, suggesting a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children were 4 to 6 years old * No history of visual or neurological abnormalities Exclusion Criteria: * • Children who presented a disability indicating a central nervous system dysfunction * Children wearing glasses
Where it's running
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Imran Amjad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Amjad, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 92333224390125
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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.