Powerball exercises to improve arm endurance and coordination in children with Down syndrome
Comparative Effects Of Powerball Using Static and Dynamic Surface on Upper Limb Endurance and Coordination in Children With Down Syndrome
This trial will try powerball exercises on static versus dynamic surfaces to see if they improve upper-arm endurance and coordination in children with Down syndrome aged 6–10.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07244133 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized trial will enroll 28 children with Down syndrome aged 6–10 years and randomly assign them to two groups. Over three weeks participants will do three 30-minute sessions per week of structured upper-extremity activities using a powerball, with one group on a static surface and the other on a dynamic BOSU surface; each session includes 5-minute warm-up and cool-down. Endurance will be measured with the ABIL-HAND kids tool and coordination with selected subsets of the BOT-2. Data will be collected from special schools and rehabilitation centers and analyzed using SPSS 27.0.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 6–10 years with Down syndrome who can follow simple commands and have reduced upper-extremity endurance or coordination would be candidates.
Not a fit: Children with additional orthopedic or neurological conditions, other genetic disorders, or those unable to follow instructions are unlikely to benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve upper-limb endurance and coordination, helping children with Down syndrome perform daily tasks more easily.
How similar studies have performed: Using a powerball for this purpose is relatively novel in Down syndrome, though small studies of task-specific upper-limb and dynamic training in similar populations have shown some short-term benefits.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with Down Syndrome * Aged between 6-10 years * Both Genders * Ability to follow commands and instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any orthopedic and neurological conditions associated with the syndrome • Children with any other Genetic disorder.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Imran Amjad — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aymun Javed, Mspt — Ripha 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.