Obstacle Course Versus Neuromotor Task Training in Children With DCD
Comparison of Obstacle Course Training and Neuromotor Task Training on Motor Planning and Functional Mobility in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
연구 개요
상세 설명
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting approximately 5-6% of school-aged children worldwide. Marked by impairments in motor coordination, skill development, and functional performance. The complex etiology of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is linked to atypical neurodevelopment, genetic predispositions, and associated co-morbidities such as ADHD and ASD, further influenced by perinatal factors like prematurity and low birth weight. DCD is associated with long-term consequences, including difficulties in activities of daily living (ADLs), reduced participation in physical activities, and impaired psychosocial functioning, which collectively increase the risk of obesity and lower self-efficacy. Early, targeted, and task-specific interventions are crucial. Among these, Neuromotor Task Training (NTT) focuses on improving motor planning through structured, cognitive strategies, while Obstacle Course Training (OCT) provides a dynamic setting that promotes functional movement and real-time problem-solving.
This randomized clinical trial will compare the effects of both interventions. The study will be conducted over 10 months at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital (ULTH) pediatric rehabilitation center and Sehat Medical Complex (SMC) Hanjarwal. The duration of the intervention will be 9 weeks, with 2 sessions per week. There will be two study groups, and convenient sampling techniques will be used. Eligible participants will be children aged 7 to 10 years, both males and females, diagnosed with DCD based on DSM-5 criteria, with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >24 and an IQ above 75 on the Raven Intelligence Scale. Screening for DCD will be done using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) and motor proficiency will be assessed using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2). Children with a DCDQ score of ≤48 and a BOT-2 score of ≤40 will be included. Children with other neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic conditions will be excluded. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Obstacle Course Training (OCT) or Neuromotor Task Training (NTT) to assess which intervention more effectively improves motor planning and functional mobility. SPSS version 27 will be used for data analysis.
연구 유형
등록 (추정된)
단계
- 해당 없음
연락처 및 위치
연구 연락처
- 이름: Khadija Liaquat, MS
- 전화번호: 051591289095
- 이메일: khadija.liaquat@riphah.edu.pk
연구 장소
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, 파키스탄, 54000
- Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Riphah International University
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설명
Inclusion Criteria:
• Diagnosis of DCD based on DSM4/5 criteria.
- Children aged 7-10.
- Gender male and female.
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >24 .
- Cognitive development appropriate for chronological age.
- Raven Intelligence Test Scale (IQ > 75) .
- Developmental Coordination Questionnaire ≤48 points: likely DCD (≤ 10th percentile).
- BOT-2 score ≤ 40.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of surgery and lower limb injuries over the past 12 months.
- Use of assistive devices to balance and walk.
- Severe ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (if it significantly interferes with participation), or major psychiatric disorders.
- Taking neuroleptics or any other medications that significantly alter muscle tone, coordination, or attention.
공부 계획
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디자인 세부사항
- 주 목적: 치료
- 할당: 무작위
- 중재 모델: 병렬 할당
- 마스킹: 없음(오픈 라벨)
무기와 개입
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실험적: Obstacle Course Training (OCT)
Participants will receive structured Obstacle Course Training focused on over-ground walking with obstacle negotiation.
Training targets motor planning, toe clearance, and functional mobility under single- and dual-task conditions.
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Participants will perform Obstacle Course Training on a 12-meter walkway with a midpoint obstacle at low (30% leg length) and high (50% leg length) heights.
Training includes single-task walking (8 trials) and dual-task walking (16 trials) with concurrent visual discrimination tasks using flashcards.
Walking time, toe clearance, and response accuracy will be recorded.
Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 9 weeks.
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실험적: Neuromotor Task Training (NTT)
Participants will receive neuromotor task training using task-oriented activities focused on motor planning, execution, and evaluation through structured, game-based stations.
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Each session will involve task-oriented activities arranged in multiple stations. Activities will be broken down into planning, execution, and evaluation phases and will include soccer, netball, basketball, tagging games, rope skipping, and other age-appropriate functional games. Children will perform tasks with therapist guidance and feedback to enhance motor planning and performance. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes, including warm-up, main activities, and cool-down. The intervention will be delivered over 9 weeks, with 2 sessions per week. |
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주요 결과 측정
결과 측정 |
측정값 설명 |
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Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2) for fine and gross Motor Skills
기간: 9 weeks
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The BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition) scoring converts raw scores into precise motor proficiency metrics for ages 4-21, using sex-specific norms
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9 weeks
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Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
기간: 9 weeks
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The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test measures functional mobility and fall risk in seconds.
The test requires a participant to stand up, walk 3 meters, turn, walk back, and sit down.
Results < 10 seconds indicate normal mobility, while times >13.5-14
seconds indicate a higher risk of falls and frailty, requiring further evaluation
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9 weeks
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공동 작업자 및 조사자
수사관
- 수석 연구원: Khadija Liaquat, MS, Riphah International University
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