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Effects of Application of a Motor Programme on Neurological Maduration in Children

NCT06030310 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2023-09-11

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Summary

The persistence of primitive reflexes in school-age children can affect neuromotor maturation. Some studies link the persistence of primitive reflexes with specific learning difficulties, low academic performance, neurodevelopmental disorders, and behavioral problems. There are studies that suggest introducing intervention programs to help integrate the activity of these reflexes. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of implementing a motor program on the neurologic maturation of second-grade children throughout an academic year in Catalonia.

A prospective experimental longitudinal and randomized pre-post study will be conducted with two groups: Non Intervention group and intervention group, known as the INPP Movement Program Group (with daily application of the motor program), lasting for one academic year (from September '23 to June '24). Currently, a feasibility study will be conducted at a school in Valls, with a sample of 50 children, and data will be collected at the beginning and end of the academic year. The study will analyze primitive reflexes, motor skills related to balance and coordination, oculo-motor skills, and the risk of presenting dyslexia. Once the feasibility study is completed, the same study with appropriate modifications will be carried out in different schools across Catalonia during the academic year 2024 - 2025 (yet to be determined).

Conditions

  • Child Development

Interventions

OTHER

The developmental Exercise Programme of INPP

The INPP school motor program consists of a series of developmental movements based on the normal movements of a child in their first year of life. Exercises must be performed as slow as possible and must be repeated for at least six weeks. Once the children have performed a set of movements, a new set will be presented for practice in a more complex position. The exercises are done on the floor and aid in developing: Proper alignment of the head with the body, trunk stability. Balance and coordination. The ability to use both sides of the body and upper and lower parts independently. Muscle tone in prone and supine position. Hand-eye coordination and visual skills

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fundació Universitària del Bages

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Marta Not Monegal, MSc · University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
9 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-10
Primary Completion
2024-06-20
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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