Handwriting help at school: can targeted therapy boost Kids' penmanship?
NCT ID NCT07723092
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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Güngören Yahya Çavuş Primary School
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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