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Can early physical therapy boost development in preschool kids?

NCT ID NCT07555028

Disease control Sponsor: Horus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study in Damietta, Egypt, involved 300 children aged 3 to 5 years to find out how common developmental delays are and whether early physical therapy can help. Kids with delays received twice-weekly therapy for six months, focusing on motor, language, and social skills. Progress was measured using standard tests before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
physical therapy (motor, language, and social-emotional exercises)
What this could lead to
If the results are positive, this could support using early physical therapy to help preschool children catch up on developmental milestones.
What could go wrong
This is a single completed study in one city with 300 children, so the findings may not apply to other regions or populations. The therapy is not a cure and requires ongoing effort.

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Study facts

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children aged 3 to 5 years attending public and private kindergartens in Damietta were included. Stratified random sampling was used to ensure representation from urban and rural areas.

Ages

3 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3 to 5 years. * Enrolled in kindergarten in Damietta. * Informed parental consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with diagnosed neurological disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy). * Children with severe sensory impairments (e.g., blindness, deafness). * Children on active pharmacological treatments for developmental disorders.

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Conditions

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learning disability

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Child development Developmental delay Physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alazhar University

    Damietta, Egypt

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