Developmental coordination disorder
MONDO:0004922A disorder characterized by an impairment in the development of an individual's motor coordination skills; this impairment in motor development is not due to a medical condition.
Also known as: clumsy child syndrome, development coordination disorder, developmental dyspraxia
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Intensive therapy boosts skills in kids with brain injury
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a Norwegian intensive habilitation program for children aged 2-6 with severe cerebral palsy or similar brain damage. The program aimed to improve the child's daily living skills and empower parents. 93 children and their families took part in a randomized trial …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Video games may boost motor skills in kids with coordination disorder
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether adding active video game training to standard occupational therapy can improve how children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) see and plan movements. About 70 children aged 5 to 8 will be split into two groups: one gets video games plus th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ZEYNEP KOLİT • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Yoga poses promise for kids struggling with clumsiness and stress
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a structured yoga program can help children aged 7–11 with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — a condition that makes everyday tasks like tying shoes or catching a ball hard. Forty children took part to see if yoga could improve their movement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain and body boost: school program improves skills in kids with coordination challenges
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a school program for children aged 7 to 11 with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), which affects movement and coordination. The program combined motor exercises with cognitive tasks like imagining actions and watching movements. Over 10 weeks, 20 childre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai University of Sport • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Stroke survivors play their way to better hand control in new game trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special video game controlled by muscle signals (EMG) to help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago improve hand movement. Twenty participants with moderate hand weakness played the game using either one hand or both. The goal was to see if this fun tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Brain zaps may steady Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve balance and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 21 participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in a double-blind …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Smoking during pregnancy linked to worse baby health outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 105 babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy, comparing those whose mothers quit versus those who continued. Researchers checked health indicators like birth weight, Apgar scores, and developmental milestones up to 24 months. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC