Balance and Motor Skills in SLD Children

NCT07419477 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-67961857-050.04-2500033434
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate postural control, balance, and fine motor skills in children followed up with a diagnosis of specific learning disabilities.

Conditions

Learning Disabilities

Keywords

postural balance; motor skills; learning disabilities; exercise therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Seated Postural Control Measure results

  -Seated Postural Control Measure results (this measurement described at material metod section)

  6 months

• Standing time on the balance board with the dominant foot (Eyes open)

  This test is a sub-item included in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test. This test is based on the time it takes to perform the required motor skill in the required manner. The child attempts to stand on a balance beam with their dominant foot, while keeping the other foot in a flexed position parallel to the ground. The child looks at a point 7 feet (2.14 m) away and at eye level, and tries to maintain their balance for 10 seconds. The time they can hold the balance is recorded.

  6 months

• Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

  -Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

  6 months

• 9-hole peg test duration

  9-hole peg test duration

  6 months

• Standing time in the "toe-heel contact" position on the balance board

  This test is a sub-item included in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test. Children are asked to stand on a balance beam for 10 seconds with their back big toe touching the heel of their front foot. The time they can hold the balance is recorded.

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Relationship between age and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

  6 months

• Relationship between gender and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

  6 months

• Relationship between age and two sub-items of the balance test in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test

  6 months

• Relationship between gender and two sub-items of the balance test in the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test

  6 months

• Relationship between age and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

  6 months

Study Arms (1)

38 children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities

Other: -Seated Postural Control Measure; Other: -Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (two sub-items) for balance; Other: -Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTEFT) and 9-Hole Peg Test to assess hand function

Interventions

-Seated Postural Control Measure OTHER

-The Seated Postural Control Measure will be used to assess postural control. This measurement evaluates both postural abnormalities and determines the effect of sitting on postural control. The highest possible score on the scale is 88 points for upright sitting posture (USP) and 48 points for upper extremity functionality (UEF). A high score on the test represents good postural control.

38 children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities

-Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (two sub-items) for balance OTHER

-Balance will be assessed using two sub-items from the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Competency Test. The first test assesses standing on a balance beam with the dominant foot (eyes open), and the second test assesses standing in a "toe-heel contact" position on the balance beam. The time the child spends standing is recorded in seconds. A longer duration indicates better balance.

38 children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities

-Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTEFT) and 9-Hole Peg Test to assess hand function OTHER

-The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) assesses card flipping, picking up small objects, inserting chips, and eating. In the 9-hole peg test, children are asked to place nine pegs one by one into holes on a platform and then remove them. The time elapsed is recorded in seconds. Longer times indicate poor fine motor skills.

38 children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities

You may qualify if:

• Being followed up with a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability
• Being between 6-18 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Cognitive dysfunction
• Uncontrolled psychiatric illness
• Mental retardation
• Vision problems
• Hearing problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Balıkesir, Bandırma, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Piek JP, Dyck MJ. Sensory-motor deficits in children with developmental coordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autistic disorder. Hum Mov Sci. 2004 Oct;23(3-4):475-88. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2004.08.019.

  PMID: 15541530 BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Learning Disabilities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Nurten NAS KIRDAR, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

+905415511691; nkirdar@bandirma.edu.tr

Özge Asena DUYGU, Specialist Physician

CONTACT

ozgeasenaduygu@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 6 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 2, 2026
• First Posted: February 19, 2026
• Study Start: February 9, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 9, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 30, 2026
• Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)