Effects of Minds-in-Motion: The Maze Activities on Balance and Gait in Children With Cognitive Impairment
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 42
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Observational Gait Scale
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Minds in Motion Maze program on balance and gait in children with cognitive impairment. It focuses on how movement-based, sensory-integrated activities can improve motor performance. A randomized controlled trial will compare outcomes between an intervention group and a control group. Balance and gait will be assessed using standardized tools before and after the intervention
详细描述
Cognitive impairment in children is associated not only with limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors but also with deficits in motor performance, particularly in balance and gait. These impairments can adversely affect a child's ability to navigate their environment, participate in play, and perform daily activities independently. Motor difficulties in this population often stem from poor postural control, inadequate neuromuscular coordination, and challenges in sensory processing. The Minds in Motion program is a structured, movement-based intervention designed to engage multiple sensory systems- proprioceptive, vestibular, and visual-through a series of maze-like physical activities. This integrative approach stimulates both cognitive and motor pathways, which may contribute to improvements in motor planning, spatial orientation, and movement efficiency. While this program has been implemented in schools to support cognitive and attentional functions, its therapeutic application in physiotherapy for children with cognitive impairment has not been extensively studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Minds in Motion Maze activities program on balance and gait in children diagnosed with cognitive impairment. A Randomized controlled trial will be used, and participants will undergo the intervention. The study will be completed in 10 months after the approval of synopsis. 22 kids age ranged 5-12 years will be randomly assigned into an experimental group and control group. The intervention, the mind-in-motion activity, consist of 15 exercise stations performed 2 times per week for 6 week. Control group receives baseline activities. Standardized tools such as the Pediatric Balance Scale and Observational gait scale will be used to assess changes in balance and gait performance before and after the intervention
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •School going children of age 6-12 years,
- •Clinically diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment,
- •Children without severe medical conditions or orthopedic issues,
- •Ability to follow simple instructions,
- •Signed informed consent from parent and guardians.
排除标准
- •Children with severe physical impairment,
- •Children with vestibular dysfunction and hearing problem,
- •Use of orthopedic devices that restrict movement.
结局指标
主要结局
Observational Gait Scale
时间窗: Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).
The Observational Gait Scale (OGS) is a clinical assessment tool used to visually evaluate gait patterns in children. Scores are summed to provide an overall gait score, with lower scores indicating greater gait deviation. Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).
Pediatric Balance scale
时间窗: Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).
The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) is a standardized clinical measure of balance consisting of 14 functional tasks. Each task is scored on a scale from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating better balance performance. Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).
次要结局
未报告次要终点