Balance and movement strategies in children with DCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares how children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (a condition affecting motor skills) move their bodies during balance tasks. Researchers will use special tests and motion sensors to see different movement patterns, which could help design better therapy for kids with balance or coordination challenges.
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Who can take part
- Your child either has a diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or is suspected of having it based on a doctor's evaluation.
- Your child must have balance problems that are confirmed by testing (below 80% on a standard balance test).
- If your child does not have DCD, they must have below-average movement skills (tested at or below the 25th percentile) and normal balance.
- Your child cannot have intellectual disabilities, serious vision or inner-ear problems, or a neurological condition like cerebral palsy.
- Your child must be able to follow simple instructions and agree to take part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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