Simple exercises may boost balance and stamina in kids with down syndrome
NCT ID NCT07484464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the OTAGO exercise program can improve balance, endurance, and motor coordination in children with Down syndrome. Researchers will work with 30 children aged 8 to 14 who have mild to moderate intellectual disability. Over ten months, the children will do the exercises, and their progress will be measured with tests of balance, walking, and thinking skills. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to help these kids be more active and independent.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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8 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Clinically diagnosed with Trisomy 21. * Aged between 8-14 years.(29) * Able to follow basic verbal instructions. * Ambulatory with or without assistive devices Exclusion Criteria: * • Severe visual or auditory impairments. * Patient with moderate to severe cognitive impairments. (29) * Co-morbid neurological conditions (e.g., uncontrolled seizures, cerebral palsy). * Cardiac contraindications to moderate physical activity
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulab Devi
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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