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Obstacle Course Versus Neuromotor Task Training in Children With DCD

Pakistan28 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor planning and functional mobility in children, leading to long-term functional and psychosocial difficulties. This randomized clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of Obstacle Course Training (OCT) and Neuromotor Task Training (NTT) in improving motor planning and functional mobility in children aged 7-10 years diagnosed with DCD. Participants will be randomly allocated to either OCT or NTT for 9 weeks (two sessions per week). Outcomes will be assessed using standardized motor performance measures to determine the more effective intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Diagnosis of DCD based on DSM4/5 criteria. * Children aged 7-10. * Gender male and female. * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>24 . * Cognitive development appropriate for chronological age. * Raven Intelligence Test Scale (IQ \> 75) . * Developmental Coordination Questionnaire ≤48 points: likely DCD (≤ 10th percentile). * BOT-2 score ≤ 40. Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery and lower limb injuries over the past 12 months. * Use of assistive devices to balance and walk. * Severe ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (if it significantly interferes with participation), or major psychiatric disorders. * Taking neuroleptics or any other medications that significantly alter muscle tone, coordination, or attention.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2) for fine and gross Motor Skills

Timeframe: 9 weeks

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Timeframe: 9 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07575178

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-01

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad Phd, MS

03324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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