Identification of Neuromotor Signs in Preschool Children Suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder

NCT06269796 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: little-dcdq
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 424
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This prospective study aimed to detect neuromotor signs early in preschool children suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Preschool children aged 3-5 years old from municipal kindergartens in Thessaloniki participated in this study. The Little DCDQ questionnaire and the BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency) were used for assessment.

Conditions

Motor Skills Disorders; Child Development; Child, Preschool

Keywords

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD); Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (Little DCDQ); Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2); Preschool Children

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Parent Screening Questionnaire for Motor Coordination Difficulties (DCD)

  Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ); Unit of Measure: Likert Scale from 1 ("Not at all like your child") to 5 ("Very much like your child")

  Complete Form - 10-15 minutes

• Screening Test for Detection of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

  Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2); Unit of Measure: ...

  Complete Form - 45-60 minutes

Study Arms (1)

Preschool Children

A prospective study was conducted, aiming at the early detection of neuromotor signs in preschool children with suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in Greece.The Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ) was used to evaluate motor skills of the children. Children with scores that indicated suspicion of DCD were offered the option to undergo the BOT-2 test.

Diagnostic Test: Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ); Diagnostic Test: Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2)

Interventions

Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ) DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ) is a parent questionnaire consisting of 15 items designed to screen for motor coordination difficulties in 3- and 4-year-old children. It comprises 15 items grouped into two distinct factors: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. A Likert scale is used, ranging from one to five, where one (1) indicates "Not at all like your child" and five (5) indicates "Very much like your child". The total of the 15 items is added up to obtain a total score of 75.

Preschool Children

Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2) DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The BOT-2 is standardized for children and adolescents aged 4 to 21 years and 11 months, and the full test takes 45 to 60 minutes to perform. The BOT-2 test was used to detect deviation from the norm and the likelihood of a diagnosis for DCD. The BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests focusing on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.

Preschool Children

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 5 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Preschool children aged 3-5 from 39 municipal kindergartens in Thessaloniki, Greece, who responded to the research invitation.

You may qualify if:

• Preschool children
• Aging from 3 to 5 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis for medical conditions or mental retardation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Thessaly: lead

Study Sites (1)

Human Performance & Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Thessaly

Lamia, Pthiotis, 35100, Greece

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Skills Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Ioannis Poulis, Prof

  University of Thessaly

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2024
• First Posted: February 21, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2021
• Study Completion: September 30, 2021
• Last Updated: April 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GR (1)