Unlocking fitness secrets: motor skills key for kids with down syndrome?
NCT ID NCT07702201
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how gross motor skills — like running, jumping, and balancing — are connected to overall physical fitness in children with Down syndrome aged 6 to 9. Researchers will measure motor proficiency and fitness using standard tests. The goal is to better understand these relationships to help design better physical activity programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the study finds a strong link between motor skills and fitness, it could guide future exercise programs tailored for children with Down syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children with Down syndrome. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Eldoky, 11234, Egypt
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