Rhythm training may boost brain and body skills in teens with mild intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT07554144
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether 8 weeks of group body percussion training (clapping, knee tapping, foot tapping) can improve motor skills, attention, and daily function in 25 adolescents aged 14-18 with mild intellectual disability. Participants are randomly assigned to either the rhythm training group or a passive music listening group. Researchers will measure hand dexterity, balance, rhythm coordination, attention, and disability scores before and after the program.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Rhythm-based body percussion training (clapping, tapping, foot strikes)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, fun, drug-free way to help teens with mild intellectual disability improve coordination, attention, and daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial (25 participants) with no blinding for participants, so results may not be generalizable. The training is non-invasive, so risks are minimal, but benefits may be modest or not statistically significant.
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