Influence of Sensory Stimulation on Sensory Parameters and Motor Function in Children With Develo… (NCT06959329) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Influence of Sensory Stimulation on Sensory Parameters and Motor Function in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Latvia, Poland80 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether intensive sensory stimulation therapy can improve upper limb motor skills and sensory function in children aged 12-16 years with severe symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Will children with DCD who undergo intensive sensory stimulation therapy show greater improvement in upper limb motor function compared to those receiving standard therapy?
2. Will intensive sensory stimulation therapy lead to better sensory function outcomes, including joint position sense, resistance sense, pressure sense, temperature perception, and two-point discrimination? Researchers will compare children receiving intensive sensory stimulation therapy to those receiving standard therapy without intensive sensory stimulation to see if the targeted intervention results in superior improvements in motor and sensory function.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 16 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* between 12-16 years of age
* diagnosed severe symptoms of the developmental coordination disorder based on The Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2nd Edition (M-ABC 2), with scores ranging from 40 to 50
* typical intellectual development (i.e., children attending mainstream education)
* voluntary participation and informed consent signed by parents or legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
* current or previous diagnosis of serious orthopaedic or neurological conditions (e.g. fractures, congenital deformities, cerebral palsy, etc.)
* history of any surgical procedures
* history of significant musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction lasting more than two weeks and requiring medical or physiotherapeutic intervention, or any such symptoms occurring within one month prior to the study
* any current musculoskeletal dysfunction and/or pain
* body mass index exceeding 22 kg/m³
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
2
Joint Position Sense
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
3
Sense of Resistance
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
4
Sense of Pressure
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
5
Discriminative Sense
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
6
Sense of Temperature
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06959329
SponsorThe Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice