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Can Brain-Training games and sensory exercises ease Children's behavioral struggles?

NCT ID NCT07779889

Symptom relief Sponsor: Life University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot trial is testing whether a school-based program called the Melillo Method is practical and acceptable for children aged 8 and older who struggle with behavior and learning. The program combines sensory stimulation, rhythm exercises, and coordination activities in small groups, three times a week. Researchers will measure how well families and teachers participate and whether children show changes in thinking, motor skills, and emotional well-being. This study aims to determine if a larger, more rigorous trial is possible.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Melillo Method, a neurodevelopmental brain-training program combining sensory stimulation, rhythm exercises, and coordination activities
What this could lead to
If successful, this could pave the way for a larger trial to see if the Melillo Method helps children with behavioral and learning challenges.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 34 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

8 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 8+ years old * Attends Roodhouse Elementary or North Greene Jr. High School * Screening SDQ-P Total Difficulties Score ≥17 and Total Impact Score ≥2 Exclusion Criteria: * History of Epilepsy * Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) or Conduct Disorder (CD) * Impairments that preclude standardized administration of the assessments and/or therapy (e.g., uncorrected visual or hearing loss, paralysis of the arms or legs)

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Conditions

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neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Neurodevelopmental disorders Social behavior disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • North Greene School District

    RECRUITING

    Roodhouse, Illinois, 62082, United States

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