Rhythm training may boost brain and body skills in teens with mild intellectual disability

NCT ID NCT07554144

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction intellectual disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT ATTENTION IMPAIRED MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kütahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, Centre, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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