Effects of Animal Fun Program in Children With DCD.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes

-body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire

Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months

Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity

Disqualifiers

Medical condition contraindicating active movements

Intellectual disability.

Children with any other syndrome and progressive neurodevelopmental diseases

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • animal fun program
  • control group

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups