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A Comparison of Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Exercise and Exergaming on Balance, Functional Mobility, and Executive Function in Down Syndrome Children

NCT06146907 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 23

Last updated 2025-03-05

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Summary

Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition that compromises physical and cognitive function. Motor development delays define DS. Additionally, there are executive function issues. Humans need dual-task activities to execute physical and cognitive tasks simultaneously. Cognitively challenged people may struggle to do dual tasks simultaneously. This shows that executive function modulation may boost motor function. Rehabilitation should include motor training and cognitive therapy to improve function. Dual-task training called exergaming combines video games with exercise and requires brain processing, decision-making, and problem-solving. Kids enjoy therapy and exercise using interactive exergames, improving adherence and results. Mental agility can be developed through simultaneous exercise. Exergaming improves balance, functional mobility, fitness, and well-being for DS youngsters. Most literature on DS children stresses physical ability over cognitive ability. Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Exercise Program (CMDT) works in most therapy settings without equipment. Our study compares two dual-task intervention regimens for 8-14-year-old DS children's balance, functional mobility, and EF.

Conditions

  • Down Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

cognitive motor dual task exercises

exercise program that combined motor tasks such as walking and juggling with cognitive task such as naming fruits or colors in the room.

OTHER

exergaming

Nintendo switch games that involve physical activity by participants to complete

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • safia Darweesh halwsh

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-28
Primary Completion
2024-12-20
Completion
2024-12-28

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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