Effect of Group-Task-Oriented Training on GMFM and ADL in Children With DS
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Where
- Pakistan1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Completed
- People taking part
- 44 people enrolled
- Started
- 15 Jun 2024
- Ended
- 15 Aug 2024
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets an existing treatment, for comparison.
- Treatments tested
- Group Task oriented Training
- Routine Treatment
- Record updated
- 19 September 2024
Who can take part
- Age
- 4 years to 8 years
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Down syndrome children age ranged between 4-8 years (20)
- Both male and female genders are included (21)
- Children and their families willing to engage in Group-Task-Oriented Training sessions (20)
- Participants in stable health conditions suitable for engaging in the prescribed training program (20)
Who cannot take part
- Any recent surgical procedure (21)
- Children with severe medical conditions or comorbidities that may interfere with participation in the Group-Task-Oriented Training (21)
- Children with severe physical limitations that could hinder active participation in the training sessions (21)
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Down syndrome, a genetic condition resulting from an additional copy of chromosome 21, manifests with distinct facial features and intellectual challenges. Individuals with Down syndrome often face delays in motor skills, speech, and language development, alongside potential health issues. Down syndrome commonly encounter difficulties in both gross and fine motor functions due to factors like low muscle tone. Nonetheless, targeted interventions, including physical, significantly enhance motor skills. Daily living activities for individuals with Down syndrome cover personal care and household tasks, with structured routines and consistent support fostering independence. Group Task-Oriented Training, focusing on skill improvement and social interaction through collaborative activities, offers a meaningful approach to enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
The 2 groups in the trial
- Group Task Oriented TrainingTreatment being tested
All session will be give 4 days a week 1.Week 1-2: Warm-up (10 mins) Core strengthening (10 mins) Posture training (10 mins) Balance training (10 mins) Week 3-4: Gross motor skills (10 mins) Fine motor skills (10 mins) Gait training (10 mins) Proprioception training (10 mins) Week 5-6 Activities of daily living (10 mins)
- Routine TreatmentExisting treatment, for comparison
1.Week 1-2 : Foundation building (4 sessions per week) Gentle stretching exercises (20 minutes). Basic strengthening exercises (20 minutes) (26). Weeks 3-4: Balance and coordination (4 sessions per week ) Balance exercises and core stability (20 minutes). Coordination drills (20 minutes) (26). Weeks 5-6: Functional activities (4 sessions per week ) Incorporate functional activities into therapy (e.g., walking, reaching) (20 minutes) (26).
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Effect of Group-Task-Oriented Training on Gross Motor and Fine Motor Functions and Activities of Daily Living Skills in Children With Downs Syndrome.
- Record updated
- 19 September 2024