Could clumsiness be a sensory problem? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05154799

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how children and adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) sense touch and body position, and how they update their body image when using tools. Researchers will compare 280 participants with and without DCD to see if sensory deficits explain motor difficulties. The goal is to better understand the causes of DCD to improve future treatments.

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 successful, this study could reveal the root causes of motor difficulties in DCD, leading to better therapies and improved daily functioning for those affected.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new interventions, and results may not apply to all individuals with DCD.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental coordination disorder neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MOTOR SKILLS DISORDERS NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Equipe IMPACT du CRNL INSERM U1028, CNRS UMR 5292
RECRUITING

Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69676, France

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