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Balance and Motor Skills in SLD Children

— Observational Learning Disabilities

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: -Seated Postural Control Measure, -Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (two sub-items) for balance, -Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTEFT) and 9-Hole Peg Test to assess hand function.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Learning Disabilities. Basic parameters: 6 years — 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title

Assessment of Postural Control, Balance and Fine Motor Skills in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Overview

This study aimed to evaluate postural control, balance, and fine motor skills in children followed up with a diagnosis of specific learning disabilities.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to evaluate postural control, balance, and fine motor skills in specific learning disabilities, a common problem. While various studies have shown impairments in balance and fine motor skills in the literature, no studies were found that evaluated postural control in children with specific learning disabilities. If the results of this study reveal statistically significant impairments in posture control and balance, observing these physical impairments could partially prevent delays in diagnosing specific learning disabilities. Furthermore, adding specific exercises to the rehabilitation program for children with specific learning disabilities can significantly improve their quality of daily life. The investigators hope that the results of this study will contribute to the literature by raising awareness about specific learning disabilities, postural control, balance, and fine motor skills.

Interventions

  • Other -Seated Postural Control Measure
    -The Seated Postural Control Measure will be used to assess postural control. This measurement evaluates both postural abnormalities and determines the effect of sitting on postural control. The highest possible score on the scale is 88 points for upright sitting posture (USP) and 48 points for upper extremity functionality (UEF). A high score on the test represents good postural control.
  • Other -Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (two sub-items) for balance
    -Balance will be assessed using two sub-items from the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Competency Test. The first test assesses standing on a balance beam with the dominant foot (eyes open), and the second test assesses standing in a "toe-heel contact" position on the balance beam. The time the child spends standing is recorded in seconds. A longer duration indicates better balance.
  • Other -Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTEFT) and 9-Hole Peg Test to assess hand function
    -The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) assesses card flipping, picking up small objects, inserting chips, and eating. In the 9-hole peg test, children are asked to place nine pegs one by one into holes on a platform and then remove them. The time elapsed is recorded in seconds. Longer times indicate poor fine motor skills.

Primary outcome measures

  • Seated Postural Control Measure results [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Standing time on the balance board with the dominant foot (Eyes open) [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration [Time frame: 6 months]
  • 9-hole peg test duration [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Standing time in the "toe-heel contact" position on the balance board [Time frame: 6 months]
Secondary outcome measures (8)
  • Relationship between age and Sitting Posture Control Measurement [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between gender and Sitting Posture Control Measurement [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between age and two sub-items of the balance test in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between gender and two sub-items of the balance test in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between age and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between age and 9-hole peg test duration [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between gender and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration [Time frame: 6 months]
  • Relationship between gender and 9-hole peg test duration [Time frame: 6 months]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Being followed up with a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability
  • Being between 6-18 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Cognitive dysfunction
  • Uncontrolled psychiatric illness
  • Mental retardation
  • Vision problems
  • Hearing problems

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Case-only

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Medicine — Balıkesir

Publications

  • Piek JP, Dyck MJ. Sensory-motor deficits in children with developmental coordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autistic disorder. Hum Mov Sci. 2004 Oct;23(3-4):475-88. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2004.08.019. PMID 15541530

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07419477 · E-67961857-050.04-2500033434

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗