Can moving your body while writing help preschoolers write better?
NCT ID NCT07244120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two ways to help 148 preschool children (ages 3-6) who struggle with handwriting. One group will practice writing the usual way, with tips for parents on good posture and pencil grip. The other group will try "embodied writing" — using whole-body movements while learning to write. Over 8 weeks, researchers will check if one method improves handwriting speed, legibility, and coordination more than the other. The goal is to find better teaching strategies for early childhood.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 148 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 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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3 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Child has poor handwriting as assessed by the HPSQ (20) * Child is of age between 3-6 years. * The child attends a regular primary school. * Both boys and girls will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Developmental delay * Physical impairment of upper extremity * Hearing deficit (21) * Visual problem * Any recent trauma to upper limb * Gross motor impairment * Neurological deficit * Receiving any Physiotherapy before
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Locations
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Imran Amjad
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan
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