NCT07244055 Effects of Animal Fun Program in Children With DCD.
| NCT ID | NCT07244055 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Child Development |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-02 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-02.
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Brief Summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes -body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire * Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months * Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Medical condition contraindicating active movements * Intellectual disability. * Children with any other syndrome and progressive neurodevelopmental diseases
Contact & Investigator
Maira Shahzad, MSPT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07244055 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Child Development. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07244055 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07244055 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07244055 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07244055 clinical trial?
NCT07244055 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Maira Shahzad, MSPT at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.