Can early physical therapy boost development in preschool kids?
NCT ID NCT07555028
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study in Damietta, Egypt, involved 300 children aged 3 to 5 years to find out how common developmental delays are and whether early physical therapy can help. Kids with delays received twice-weekly therapy for six months, focusing on motor, language, and social skills. Progress was measured using standard tests 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
- physical therapy (motor, language, and social-emotional exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If the results are positive, this could support using early physical therapy to help preschool children catch up on developmental milestones.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single completed study in one city with 300 children, so the findings may not apply to other regions or populations. The therapy is not a cure and requires ongoing effort.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alazhar University
Damietta, Egypt
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