Letting kids set their own therapy goals: a game changer?
NCT ID NCT05017363
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a child-focused goal-setting method called ENGAGE helps children with neurodevelopmental disabilities do better in therapy. About 96 kids aged 5-12 and their therapists will be split into two groups: one using ENGAGE and one using usual care. Researchers will measure improvements in goal performance, daily functioning, and quality of life, and also check if the approach saves time and money.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ENGAGE goal-setting approach (a procedure involving goal-setting tools and strategies)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that involving children in setting their own therapy goals leads to better outcomes and more efficient use of rehabilitation services.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 96 children, so results may not apply to all settings. The intervention is a behavioral procedure, not a drug, so effects may be modest.
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University of Alberta
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