Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children and Young Adults
Developmental Coordination Disorder: Role of Perceptual Deficits and Body Representation
This study is trying new exercises to see if they can help children and young adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder improve their movement skills and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) |
| Trial ID | NCT05154799 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a condition characterized by clumsiness and difficulties in motor performance affecting children and young adults. It aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of DCD, particularly the role of internal models in motor control and sensory feedback. Participants will undergo interventions targeting proprioception and tactile localization to assess their impact on motor skills. The study seeks to enhance understanding of DCD to improve future interventions and quality of life for affected individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include males and females aged 9 to 11 or 18 to 40 who meet the diagnostic criteria for dyspraxia and have a low score on the MABC-2 assessment.
Not a fit: Patients with known neurological pathologies, intellectual disabilities, or significant visual impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved interventions for children and young adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder, enhancing their daily functioning and academic performance.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have explored similar interventions for motor skills disorders with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Aged 9 to 11 or 18 to 40 * Affiliated to a health care organism * Signed written informed consent (adult subjects) * One of the legal guardians of children subjects providing their free, informed and written consent to participate in the study; With the child also giving orally his consent to participate. For participants with Developmental coordination disorder: * Subjects fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for dyspraxia of DSM-5 (these criteria will be verified by the principal investigator) * Total MABC-2 score below the 15th percentile (if this MABC-2 assessment is already available). Exclusion Criteria: * Prematurity * Known neurological pathology (other than dyspraxia) * Intellectual disability * Visual impairment * Surgery or trauma to the upper limbs that has occurred too recently to allow proper testing * Subject under tutorship or curatorship * Subject deprived of liberty by a judicial or administrative decision For healthy volunteers only: \- History of developmental coordination disorder in close relatives (parents, children, siblings).
Where this trial is running
Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Equipe IMPACT du CRNL INSERM U1028, CNRS UMR 5292 — Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Denis PELISSON, Dr — Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon
- Study coordinator: Alessandro FARNE, Dr
- Email: alessandro.farne@inserm.fr
- Phone: 4 72 91 34 17
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.