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Comparative Effects of Dual Task Training and Embodied Learning on Dual Task Performance in Children With Down Syndrome

NCT06943144 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2025-07-09

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Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of embodied learning and dual-task training in improving coordination and cognitive function in children with Down syndrome. It involves 22 participants aged 7-12, excluding those with other neurological or orthopedic conditions. Participants will be referred from civil hospital Sialkot. Assessments include the Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and other balance measures. Interventions include embodied learning (e.g., yoga, storytelling, sensory play) and dual-task activities (e.g., walking while solving puzzles). The goal is to enhance daily functioning and quality of life.

Conditions

  • Down Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Dual task Training

In dual-task training, participants walk while performing cognitive tasks such as object identification, counting backward, or solving math problems. These exercises aim to improve coordination, attentional control, and dual-task performance by simultaneously engaging cognitive and motor functions. Training sessions are held twice a week, each lasting 30 minutes with breaks for rest and reflection. Tasks vary in complexity to progressively challenge participants and enhance both cognitive processing and gait stability.

OTHER

Embodied Learning

Participants in the embodied learning group engage in activities such as yoga, painting, sensory play, physical storytelling, gesture-based learning, and creative storytelling. These exercises use full-body movement to support learning and cognitive development. Examples include using gestures to reinforce concepts, acting out stories to blend movement with narrative, and engaging in yoga for focus and calmness. Art and sensory activities further promote creativity and tactile exploration. Sessions are held twice a week, lasting 45 to 60 minutes, and are tailored to individual needs and progress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Maria Mahmood, MS-PPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-16
Primary Completion
2025-06-10
Completion
2025-06-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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