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

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

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20230129001
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-01-29
Start date
2022-01-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Children with Down Syndrome Structured Exercise Program Fundamental Motor Skills TGMD-2

Interventions

The structured exercise program was developed and contained 24 exercises and activities in a functional goal-oriented approach for FMS proficiency. These exercises are commonly prescribed by physiothe
Experimental Other,Placebo Comparator Other
Structured Exercise Program,arts and recreational activities program

Sponsors

University of Medical Technology, Yangon
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 10 Years

Inclusion criteria

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

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

Design outcomes

Primary

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

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
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

Countries

Myanmar

Contacts

Public ContactMyo Tun

University of Medical Technology, Yangon

umyotheintun@gmail.com095054285

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026