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Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Balance and Mobility in Children With Down Syndrome

12 de junho de 2026 atualizado por: Onur Atakan Sekibağ, Istanbul Nisantasi University

Effects of Neurodevelopmental Treatment on Balance, Mobility, Walking Capacity, and Functional Independence in Children With Down Syndrome: A Pilot Pre-Post Intervention Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) can improve balance, mobility, walking capacity, and functional independence in preschool children with Down syndrome.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does an 8-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment program improve balance performance in children with Down syndrome?
  • Does Neurodevelopmental Treatment improve mobility, walking capacity, functional independence, and gross motor function in children with Down syndrome?
  • Are baseline balance performance and age of independent standing associated with treatment-related balance improvements?

All participants will receive individualized Neurodevelopmental Treatment based on the Bobath concept twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Participants will:

  • Undergo baseline assessments of balance, mobility, walking capacity, functional independence, and gross motor function
  • Participate in individualized Neurodevelopmental Treatment sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks
  • Complete the same outcome assessments following the intervention period

The findings may help improve understanding of rehabilitation outcomes and factors associated with treatment responsiveness in children with Down syndrome.

Visão geral do estudo

Status

Concluído

Condições

Descrição detalhada

Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common genetic conditions associated with intellectual disability and is frequently accompanied by motor impairments, including hypotonia, ligamentous laxity, delayed motor development, impaired balance, and reduced functional mobility. These impairments may negatively affect participation in daily activities and functional independence during childhood.

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), also known as the Bobath concept, is widely used in pediatric rehabilitation to facilitate postural control, movement quality, sensory-motor integration, and functional performance. Although NDT is commonly applied in clinical practice, evidence regarding its effects on balance, mobility, walking capacity, and functional independence in children with Down syndrome remains limited.

This pilot study was designed to investigate changes in motor and functional outcomes following an individualized 8-week NDT program in preschool children with Down syndrome. In addition to evaluating intervention-related changes, the study explored whether baseline balance performance and age of independent standing were associated with treatment responsiveness. Understanding factors that may influence rehabilitation outcomes could support more individualized treatment planning and improve clinical decision-making in pediatric rehabilitation.

The findings of this study are expected to provide preliminary evidence regarding the potential role of NDT in improving functional outcomes in children with Down syndrome and to inform the design of future controlled rehabilitation trials.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Real)

20

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

      • Istanbul, Turquia (Türkiye)
        • Tek Metod Special Education and Rehabilitation Center

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Filho

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis of Down syndrome Age between 3 and 6 years Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I or II Ability to walk independently without assistive devices Ability to cooperate with assessment and treatment procedures Parent or legal guardian willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe visual impairment Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder Significant cooperation difficulties preventing participation in assessments or treatment Failure to regularly attend the physiotherapy program Lower-extremity surgery within the previous 6 months Any medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the intervention program

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: N / D
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição de grupo único
  • Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Participants received individualized Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) based on the Bobath concept twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each treatment session lasted approximately 55-60 minutes and included balance training, postural control exercises, weight-shifting activities, gait training, trunk control exercises, functional reaching activities, stair negotiation practice, and task-oriented functional activities tailored to each child's abilities and needs.
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) based on the Bobath concept was delivered individually twice weekly for 8 weeks. Treatment sessions focused on improving postural control, balance, mobility, motor performance, and functional independence through task-oriented activities, therapist facilitation techniques, and sensory-motor stimulation. Intervention content was individualized according to each participant's motor abilities and functional needs.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Balance Performance
Prazo: Baseline and 8 weeks
Balance performance assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS). The PBS consists of 14 items scored from 0 to 4, with a total score ranging from 0 to 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.
Baseline and 8 weeks

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Functional Mobility
Prazo: Baseline and 8 weeks
Functional mobility assessed using the Modified Timed Up and Go Test (mTUG). The time required to complete the test is recorded in seconds. Lower completion times indicate better functional mobility.
Baseline and 8 weeks
Walking Capacity
Prazo: Baseline and 8 weeks
Walking capacity assessed using the One-Minute Walk Test (1MWT). Total walking distance covered in one minute is recorded in meters. Greater walking distance indicates better walking capacity.
Baseline and 8 weeks
Functional Independence
Prazo: Baseline and 8 weeks
Functional independence assessed using the Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM). The WeeFIM contains 18 items scored on a 7-point scale, yielding a total score ranging from 18 to 126. Higher scores indicate greater functional independence.
Baseline and 8 weeks
Gross Motor Function Level
Prazo: Baseline and 8 weeks
Gross motor function level assessed using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). The GMFCS classifies motor function into five levels (Level I-V), with Level I representing the highest level of motor function and Level V representing the lowest level of motor function.
Baseline and 8 weeks

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Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

5 de outubro de 2019

Conclusão Primária (Real)

5 de dezembro de 2019

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

20 de dezembro de 2019

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

12 de junho de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

12 de junho de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

17 de junho de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

17 de junho de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

12 de junho de 2026

Última verificação

1 de junho de 2026

Mais Informações

Termos relacionados a este estudo

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

SIM

Descrição do plano IPD

De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in the publication, including demographic characteristics, outcome measure scores, and derived variables used in the analyses, will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request.

Prazo de Compartilhamento de IPD

Data will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the primary study results and will remain available for 5 years following publication.

Critérios de acesso de compartilhamento IPD

Access will be granted to researchers whose proposed use of the data has been approved by the study investigators. Requests should include a methodologically sound research proposal. De-identified participant-level data, the study protocol, and statistical analysis plan will be provided for non-commercial scientific research purposes. Data will be shared through direct contact with the corresponding author and subject to a data-sharing agreement.

Tipo de informação de suporte de compartilhamento de IPD

  • PROTOCOLO DE ESTUDO
  • SEIVA

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