Obstacle course or task training: which helps kids with DCD most?

NCT ID NCT07575178

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares obstacle course training and neuromotor task training in 28 children aged 7-10 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Both programs run twice a week for 9 weeks and aim to improve motor planning and functional mobility. Researchers will measure skills like walking, balance, and fine motor control to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Obstacle course training and neuromotor task training (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which type of training better helps children with DCD improve their movement and daily activities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 children, so results may not apply to all kids with DCD. The training requires consistent participation, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental coordination disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION DISORDER DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER (DCD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Riphah International University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
University Of Lahore Teaching Hospital ULTH
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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