CompletedNot Applicable

Maze Activities' Impact on Balance and Gait in Cognitively Impaired Children

Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2026-04-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Minds in Motion Maze program on balance and gait in children with cognitive impairment. It focuses on how movement-based, sensory-integrated activities can improve motor performance. A randomized controlled trial will compare outcomes between an intervention group and a control group. Balance and gait will be assessed using standardized tools before and after the intervention

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria * School going children of age 6-12 years, * Clinically diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, * Children without severe medical conditions or orthopedic issues, * Ability to follow simple instructions, * Signed informed consent from parent and guardians. Exclusion Criteria * Children with severe physical impairment, * Children with vestibular dysfunction and hearing problem, * Use of orthopedic devices that restrict movement.

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?

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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?

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

Observational Gait Scale

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

Pediatric Balance scale

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07729865

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-05

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