Maze Activities' Impact on Balance and Gait in Cognitively Impaired Children

NCT07729865 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/25/0741
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Minds in Motion Maze program on balance and gait in children with cognitive impairment. It focuses on how movement-based, sensory-integrated activities can improve motor performance. A randomized controlled trial will compare outcomes between an intervention group and a control group. Balance and gait will be assessed using standardized tools before and after the intervention

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Cognitive Impairment; Balance; Gait; Sensory Integration; Minds In Motion; Maze Movements

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Observational Gait Scale

  The Observational Gait Scale (OGS) is a clinical assessment tool used to visually evaluate gait patterns in children. Scores are summed to provide an overall gait score, with lower scores indicating greater gait deviation. Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

  Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

• Pediatric Balance scale

  The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) is a standardized clinical measure of balance consisting of 14 functional tasks. Each task is scored on a scale from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating better balance performance. Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

  Baseline (prior to intervention) and Week 6 (immediately following completion of the 6-week intervention period).

Study Arms (2)

mind in motion maze activity

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants in this group will receive the Mind in-Motion maze activity along with baseline activities. The intervention consisted of the 15 stations of 'The Maze' based on the program called Minds-In-Motion performed for one minute before rotating to next station. 1. Strong Arm Push 2. Eye Can Convergence 3. Eye to Eye 4. The Beam Team 5. Jelly Roll 6. Puppy Dog Crawl 7. Monster Mash 8. Climb Every Mountain 9. Balance Board Bash 10. The Electric Slide 11. Skip to My Lou 12. Cross Walk 13. Bean Bag Boogie 14. Jumping Jack Flash 15. Step Back

Other: mind in motion maze activity

baseline activities

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group will perform the baseline activities. The intervention consists of Walking Forward on a Line, Standing on One Leg on a Line-Eyes Open, Standing with Feet Apart on a Line- Eyes Closed, Touching Nose with Index Fingers Eyes Closed, Catching a Tossed Ball- Both Hands, Dropping and Catching a Ball-Both Hands, Knee Push-ups, and Stepping Sideways over a Balance Beam

Other: baseline activities

Interventions

mind in motion maze activity OTHER

The participants in this group will receive the Mind in-Motion maze activity along with baseline activities. The intervention consisted of the 15 stations of 'The Maze' based on the program called Minds-In-Motion performed for one minute before rotating to next station. Strong Arm Push Eye Can Convergence Eye to Eye The Beam Team Jelly Roll Puppy Dog Crawl Monster Mash Climb Every Mountain Balance Board Bash The Electric Slide Skip to My Lou Cross Walk Bean Bag Boogie Jumping Jack Flash Step Back

mind in motion maze activity

baseline activities OTHER

The control group will perform the baseline activities. The intervention consists of Walking Forward on a Line, Standing on One Leg on a Line-Eyes Open, Standing with Feet Apart on a Line- Eyes Closed, Touching Nose with Index Fingers Eyes Closed, Catching a Tossed Ball- Both Hands, Dropping and Catching a Ball-Both Hands, Knee Push-ups, and Stepping Sideways over a Balance Beam

baseline activities

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• School going children of age 6-12 years,
• Clinically diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment,
• Children without severe medical conditions or orthopedic issues,
• Ability to follow simple instructions,
• Signed informed consent from parent and guardians.

You may not qualify if:

• Children with severe physical impairment,
• Children with vestibular dysfunction and hearing problem,
• Use of orthopedic devices that restrict movement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54660, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Zhao Y, Feng H, Wu X, Du Y, Yang X, Hu M, Ning H, Liao L, Chen H, Zhao Y. Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Cognitive and Physical Function in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: Systematic Review. JMIR Serious Games. 2020 Jun 30;8(2):e16841. doi: 10.2196/16841.

  PMID: 32602841 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Iqra Fiaz, MS-PT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2026
• First Posted: July 28, 2026
• Study Start: April 15, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 5, 2026
• Study Completion: July 10, 2026
• Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)