Therapeutic Climbing for Children With DCD
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-12
SponsorUniversité de Sherbrooke
About this trial
This study looks at whether therapeutic climbing - indoor climbing activities guided by therapists - can help children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).
DCD is a condition where children have difficulty with motor skills and participation in everyday activities, and sometimes confidence in physical activities.
The climbing program is based on a problem-solving approach called CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance), in which children learn strategies to achieve goals.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of DCD by a physician*.
Ability to follow instructions, communicate verbally, interact with adults and peers, and use cognitive strategies.
Ability to attend all assessment and intervention sessions in Sherbrooke.
Ability to understand and speak French.
Disqualifiers
Diagnosis of severe behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and/or severe functional limitations.
Prior proficiency in climbing or absence of climbing-related goals.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- CO-OP-based group therapeutic climbing intervention
Treatment groups
16 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov