Structured Task-Focused Occupational Therapy in the School Environment to Support Academic Perfor… (NCT07723092) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Structured Task-Focused Occupational Therapy in the School Environment to Support Academic Performance: Fine Motor and Visual-Motor Skills
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2026-07-27
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a structured, task-focused occupational therapy program delivered in the school environment on handwriting performance, fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and academic performance in primary school children. Second- and third-grade students identified as being at risk for handwriting and manual dexterity difficulties will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 10-week school-based occupational therapy program consisting of two 30-minute sessions per week, for a total of 20 sessions. The control group will continue routine classroom activities without therapist-led occupational therapy. Handwriting, manual dexterity, visual-motor integration, visual perception, and motor coordination will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention. Academic grades will also be recorded, and individualized goal attainment will be evaluated in the intervention group.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 7 and 9 years of age
* Being enrolled in the second or third grade
* Demonstrating basic literacy skills
* Being identified as high risk for handwriting and/or manual dexterity difficulties based on standardized assessments and teacher observations
* Being expected to maintain regular school attendance throughout the study period
* Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
* A diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, including autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
* Significant visual or hearing impairment
* An orthopedic or neurological condition affecting the upper extremity
* Current receipt of occupational therapy or special education services
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
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?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Handwriting Performance Assessed by the Minnesota Handwriting Test
Timeframe: Baseline and within 1 week after completion of the 10-week intervention (up to Week 11)