Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 4 to 10

Therapeutic taping effects on pelvic stability in children with Down syndrome

Official title: Effects of Pelvic Girdle Stability Training With and Without Therapeutic Taping on Trunk Control in Childern With Down Syndrome

Run by Riphah International University · NCT06770218 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if using therapeutic taping along with stability training can help improve pelvic stability in children with Down syndrome.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 10 Years
SexAll
Enrollment16 (estimated)
SponsorRiphah International University
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 27, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 15, 2025
Study endsJanuary 15, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT06770218 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children with Down syndrome who have functional hearing and vision and can understand commands.

Probably not a fit

Children with severe mental retardation or a history of trauma and surgery 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 the effects of therapeutic taping combined with pelvic girdle stability training in children with Down syndrome over an 8-week period. Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving both therapeutic taping and stability training, and the other receiving only stability training. The effectiveness of these interventions will be assessed using trunk control assessment tools and gross motor functional scales. The study employs convenient sampling techniques to evaluate the outcomes of the interventions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve trunk control and overall motor function in children with Down syndrome.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the specific combination of therapeutic taping and pelvic girdle stability training in this population, similar approaches have shown promise in improving motor function in children with developmental disorders.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Functional hearing and vision
* Ability to understand commands.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with severe mental retardation
* History of trauma and surgery'

Where it's running

  • Riphah international university. lahore pakistan.
    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting
  • Riphah international university
    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.