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Handwriting help at school: can targeted therapy boost Kids' penmanship?

NCT ID NCT07723092

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

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured, task-focused occupational therapy program delivered at school can improve handwriting, fine motor skills, and visual-motor integration in second- and third-graders who struggle with these skills. Children will be randomly assigned to either the 10-week therapy program or to continue with routine classroom activities. Researchers will measure changes in handwriting quality, manual dexterity, and academic grades to see if the program makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a structured task-focused occupational therapy program delivered in school
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, school-based way to help children with handwriting difficulties improve their academic performance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 children, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires time and resources that may not be available in all schools.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 7 and 9 years of age * Being enrolled in the second or third grade * Demonstrating basic literacy skills * Being identified as high risk for handwriting and/or manual dexterity difficulties based on standardized assessments and teacher observations * Being expected to maintain regular school attendance throughout the study period * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, including autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder * Significant visual or hearing impairment * An orthopedic or neurological condition affecting the upper extremity * Current receipt of occupational therapy or special education services

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

writing disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fine motor skill difficulties Handwriting Handwriting difficulties Visual perception Visual-motor integration Visual-motor integration difficulties

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Güngören Yahya Çavuş Primary School

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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