Animal fun program hopes to boost motor skills in kids with DCD
NCT ID NCT07244055
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a playful 'Animal Fun' program can improve motor skills in 40 children aged 6 to 12 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Kids are split into two groups: one does the Animal Fun activities, the other does daily physical play. After six weeks, researchers measure changes in coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. The goal is to see if this enjoyable approach can enhance traditional therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Animal Fun Program (a structured play-based intervention with modules like body management, locomotion, and object control)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help children with developmental coordination disorder improve their motor skills and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not lead to lasting improvements beyond the study period.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Riphah International University
RECRUITINGLahore, Pakistan
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