A simple body awareness program may help children with intellectual disabilities move better and do more in daily life

NCT ID NCT07729163

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cyprus International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a structured Body Awareness Training (BAT) program to standard physiotherapy can improve motor skills, everyday activity performance, and participation in children aged 8 to 15 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Participants receive either conventional physiotherapy alone or physiotherapy plus 30 minutes of BAT per session for six weeks. The study measures changes in motor proficiency, self-perceived performance in daily tasks, and achievement of personalized functional goals.

What this could mean

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Active substance: a structured Body Awareness Training program added to conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this low-cost, adaptable training could become a standard add-on to physiotherapy for children with intellectual disabilities, improving their coordination and daily life participation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with 41 children. Results may not apply to all children with intellectual disabilities, and the training requires consistent delivery to be effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intellectual disability Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, MILD TO MODERATE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cyprus International University

Mersin, Mersin, 99040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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