Yoga Intervention for Improving Sensory, Motor, Cognitive Skills, and Reducing Perceived Stress in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This clinical study aims to investigate the effects of yoga on children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). DCD is a condition that can make it difficult for children to perform everyday activities, as it affects their ability to plan movements, maintain balance, and coordinate their actions. Children with DCD may also experience challenges related to attention, perception, and coping with stress.
The main purpose of this study is to examine whether a structured yoga program can improve children's sensory (how they perceive and process information from their environment), motor (movement and coordination), and cognitive (attention, planning, and problem-solving) skills, as well as reduce their perceived stress levels. Yoga is a holistic approach that includes breathing exercises, body awareness, balance activities, and relaxation techniques, which may support both physical and mental well-being.
The hypothesis of the study is that children with DCD who participate in the yoga program will show greater improvements in sensory-motor and cognitive skills and experience lower levels of perceived stress compared to those who do not participate or who receive standard support. Regular yoga practice is expected to help children become more aware of their bodies, perform movements more effectively, and gain greater independence in daily activities.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of intervention programs for children with DCD and to provide evidence on whether yoga can be an effective complementary approach to support their overall development.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 7 Years to 11 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Being between 7 and 11 years of age
- •Having a diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
- •Attending school
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having any comorbid neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic diagnosis
- •Currently participating in an occupational therapy or physiotherapy program
Arms & Interventions
Yoga Intervention Group
Participants in this group will receive a structured yoga program designed for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. The program will include breathing exercises, body awareness activities, balance and coordination postures, and relaxation techniques. Sessions will be conducted by a trained professional, delivered in a consistent format, and adapted to the developmental needs of the children. The intervention aims to improve sensory processing, motor coordination, cognitive functions, and reduce perceived stress levels.
Intervention: Yoga intervention (Other)
Control Group
Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention following the initial assessment. They will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment, and post-intervention assessments will be conducted after 12 weeks. After the completion of the second assessment, the same yoga intervention applied to the intervention group will be offered to children in the control group to ensure they also benefit from the program.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test
Time Frame: at baseline (July 2024) and at 12 weeks (September 2024)
The Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test was used and to assess the gross and fine motor skills of children between the ages of 4 years 5 months and 14 years 5 months. This initial version of the test consisted of 8 subtests and 46 items. Later, in 2005, the test was revised, and the total version (46 items) was revised by removing 14 items and adding 21 items (53 items) to create the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test 2 (BOT-2), which is suitable for individuals aged 4-21 years. BOT-2 includes four motor domains: fine motor control, hand coordination, body coordination, strength, and agility, and a total of eight subtests related to these domains. The highest possible score on this 53-item test is 320. A short formula of 14 items was created for this test, and then in 2010, the number of items was reduced to 12 and revised. The highest possible score during the test is 72.
Secondary Outcomes
- Perceived Stress Scale in Children(at baseline (July 2024) and at 12 weeks (September 2024))
- Structured Observations of Sensory Integration- Motor(at baseline (July 2024) and at 12 weeks (September 2024))
- Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment-Children(at baseline (July 2024) and at 12 weeks (September 2024))
Investigators
Selen Aydoner Bektas
assistant professor
Fenerbahce University