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Obstacle Course Versus Neuromotor Task Training in Children With DCD

Pakistan28 participantsStarted 2026-05

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 range7 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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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.

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 completion2026-07-01

Contact for this trial

Khadija Liaquat, MS

051591289095 khadija.liaquat@riphah.edu.pk