Can a simple touch therapy help kids with down syndrome walk better?

NCT ID NCT07248267

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Vojta therapy, a technique that involves gentle stimulation of specific body zones, can improve how children with Down syndrome walk and move. Twenty-eight children aged 2 to 10 will be randomly assigned to receive either Vojta therapy or no extra therapy. Researchers will measure changes in gross motor skills and walking patterns before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Vojta therapy (a physical therapy technique using specific body zone stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new physical therapy option to help children with Down syndrome walk and move better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The therapy may not show significant improvement over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Down syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DOWN SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hashim
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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