Exploring how vestibular function affects children's cognitive and motor development

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 observational study aims to investigate the role of the vestibular system in the cognitive and motor development of school-aged children. It will develop and standardize a test protocol to detect vestibular, cognitive, and motor dysfunctions. The study will also explore the impact of vestibular dysfunction on the performance of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and typically developing children. By comparing these groups, the research seeks to clarify the relationship between vestibular function and various developmental domains.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

For typically developing children

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a (permanent) hearing loss
* Having a (permanent) vestibular loss
* Having a motor dysfunction
* IQ \< 70

For vestibular-impaired children

Inclusion Criteria:

* Recently (\< 6 months) tested at the Ghent University Hospital
* Diagnosed with a vestibular impairment (= alteration on at least one of the vestibular function tests: caloric, rotatory chair, vHIT, cVEMP and/or oVEMP test)

For neurodevelopmental group

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed by a (neuro)psychiatric team with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention deficit/Hyperactivitiy Disorder and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder

Where it's running

• Ghent University, department rehabilitation sciences
  Ghent, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Leen Maes, PhD — Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ruth Van Hecke, Msc
• Email: ruth.vanhecke@ugent.be
• Phone: 00329 332 22 96

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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.