Effect of structured exercise program on fundamental motor skills in children with Down syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Children with Down Syndrome; Structured Exercise Program; Fundamental Motor Skills; TGMD-2

• Registration Number: TCTR20230129001
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Medical Technology, Yangon

Brief Summary

The FMS (TGMD-2: locomotor and object control standard scores, and GMQ), static balance (modified Strok test) and lower extremity functional strength (FTSTS) were significantly better at 3rd week and 6th week after intervention in the experimental group than the control group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2022-03-18
• Study Start: 2023-01-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

(a) 7 to 10 year old (7 years 0 day to one day before 11th birthday)
(b)Both genders
(c) Children with DS who can follow two-step commands and demonstration (give someone a high five and raise hand)
(d)Children with DS who can demonstrate all 12 items of the FMS of the TGMD-2
(e) Children with DS who have below average, poor, and very poor levels of the FMS ranks

Exclusion Criteria

(a)Children who have documented severe neurological or medical conditions
(b)Children with DS who have documented musculoskeletal problems which can interfere movement

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Test of Gross Motor Development Second Edition at baseline, 3rd week after, and 6th week after intervention Fundamental motor skills, motor performance

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
modified Stork test at baseline, 3rd week after, and 6th week after intervention Static Balance,five times sit to stand test at baseline, 3rd week after, and 6th week after intervention Lower extremity strength