Bouncing to better breathing: trampoline therapy tested for down syndrome kids
NCT ID NCT07425353
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding mini-trampoline exercises (rebound therapy) to standard chest physical therapy can improve lung function in children with Down syndrome. Forty children aged 9 to 13 will be randomly assigned to either chest therapy alone or chest therapy plus rebound therapy. Researchers will measure lung capacity, chest expansion, and walking ability to see if the trampoline exercises provide extra benefit.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- rebound therapy (mini-trampoline exercises) plus chest physical therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, fun way to improve breathing and mobility in children with Down syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children. The results may not apply to all children with Down syndrome, and the therapy may not show significant improvement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 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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9 to 13 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages will be ranged from 9 to 13 years old. * Mild and moderate mental retardation with IQ level between 50-70 based on Stanford-Binet intelligence scale. * Functional hearing and vision. * Independent standing and walking. Exclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic pain. * Musculoskeletal problems or/ atlanto-axial instability. * Rheumatic and congenital heart disease * History of previous surgical operation * Regular participation in any sport activities.
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