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
98 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New community program targets COPD and mental health together
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial in Xishui, China, tested a community-based program for 3,571 adults aged 35 and older who were at high risk for COPD and had mental health symptoms. The program included lung function tests, digital mental health support, smoking cessation help, and health ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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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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Can one doctor visit tackle both addiction and depression?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a team-based care model can help people with both opioid use disorder and mental health issues like depression or anxiety. 254 adults in primary care received either full collaborative care for both conditions or just mental health support. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Mediterranean diet shows promise for metabolic health in psychiatric patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether a Mediterranean diet could improve metabolic syndrome markers in 30 hospitalized adults with psychiatric conditions. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet or a standard hospital diet for 8 weeks, then switched. Researchers measured …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Counseling program aims to boost mental health and HIV prevention in young women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a counseling program called Youth Friendship Bench SA for young women aged 18-25 in South Africa who had symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. The program included individual and group counseling sessions, plus optional text reminders. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video game therapy shows promise for mental health
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 4-week program using active video games (exergames) on the Nintendo Switch could help adults with mental illness feel better and stay motivated. Twelve participants were split into two groups: one played exergames, the other continued their usual routi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Can peer support groups boost recovery in mental health?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 10-week peer support program called 'Paths to everyday life' for adults with mental health difficulties. Participants were randomly assigned to either the peer support group plus usual services, or usual services alone. The goal was to see if the program impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can Man's best friend boost mental health? new study says maybe.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 10-session dog-assisted therapy program for 60 adults with severe mental illness. The goal was to see if spending time with trained therapy dogs could help participants build positive mental health behaviors like communication and socialization. Researchers me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Exercise on campus: a new hope for stressed students?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 6-week supervised physical activity program for university students dealing with mild-to-moderate mental health issues like stress, anxiety, or feeling isolated. Seventeen students took part in group exercise sessions including walking, aerobics, and strength …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: York St John University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:21 UTC
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Can peers help others recover? small study tests new program
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a 10-week recovery program, co-led by a peer with mental illness and a professional, is feasible for people with mental illness in Taiwan. Twenty participants completed the program, which focused on recovery concepts, strengths, and goal setting. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to get sick healthcare workers back on the job faster
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a web application called PRATICAdr 2.0, designed to help healthcare workers on sick leave due to common mental disorders like depression or anxiety return to work. The app helps coordinators track progress and improve communication. Researchers compared workers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université du Québec a Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI therapists in training: can computers teach better counseling?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can realistically simulate conversations between a therapist and a person with a mental health problem. Researchers used 520 simulated sessions to see if the AI could follow proper therapy techniques. The goal is to use these…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain scans and thinking tests aim to unlock secrets of Self-Harm
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how thinking skills and brain activity differ in people who self-harm compared to those who don't. Researchers interviewed 316 adults and gave them thinking tests, with some also having brain scans. The goal was to better understand self-harm to help create m…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Peer support after psychiatric stay shows promise in small VA study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists (people with lived experience of mental illness) helped veterans leaving a psychiatric hospital connect to outpatient care and community life. Fifteen veterans took part to see if the program was f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heart and mind: new study explores the hidden links between cardiovascular disease and mental illness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 400 people with both heart disease and a mental health condition (like depression or anxiety). Researchers used questionnaires, blood tests, and imaging to find shared risk factors and biological markers. The goal was to better understand how these …
Sponsor: Ningbo No. 1 Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can training reduce stigma in healthcare? new study tests Anti-Bias program
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an anti-stigma training program for healthcare providers improves attitudes toward people with mental illness or substance use problems. About 485 staff and clients from six health centers took part, with three centers receiving the training and three no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sleep struggles widespread in psychiatric wards
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often insomnia occurs in people hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Researchers checked 427 patients at 11 hospitals in Switzerland and Germany. They also explored whether age, gender, or type of disorder made insomnia more likely.
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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
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Can doing meaningful activities boost recovery in mental illness? new study says maybe.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that matter to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves activity engagement, recovery, and qua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a training program help therapy interns talk better with patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called iCOT to improve how occupational therapy interns communicate with patients in mental health settings. The program included online training and feedback from patients, supervisors, and experts. Researchers compared interns who received iCOT to da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Did a simple phone call keep chronic patients out of the hospital?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a systematic phone call from a medical student, supervised by a general practitioner, could reduce hospitalizations in patients with chronic heart or mental health conditions during the COVID-19 lockdown in France. Over 22,000 patients aged 70 and older …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Study aims to make mental health support for kids more efficient and affordable
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested different parts of a family navigation program to see which ones work best for helping low-income and minority families get mental health services for their children. 312 children aged 3-12 who showed signs of behavioral health concerns took part. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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AI could revolutionize online therapy by predicting who benefits most
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used artificial intelligence to predict how engaged people would be in online therapy and how much their symptoms would improve. Researchers analyzed data from over 6,600 adults who took part in a digital psychotherapy program. The goal was to create fair and accurate …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New app aims to boost college success for veterans with mental health struggles
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested a mobile app called VetEd for student veterans dealing with mental health issues like depression, PTSD, or anxiety. The goal was to help them manage academics, mental health, and find resources. Researchers worked with 13 veterans to see if the app w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Hidden ADHD: study reveals how many adults are undiagnosed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 224 adults who already had at least one psychiatric condition to see how many also had undiagnosed ADHD. Researchers measured how often ADHD was missed and tracked quality of life in those diagnosed. The goal is to highlight the need for better dete…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC