Mindful Movement And GAME BASED Training In Developmental Delay

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Conditions studied: Developmental Delay (Disorder)

In brief

Developmental delay in children is characterized by delayed acquisition of cognitive, motor, language, and social skills and is commonly associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and genetic disorders. Children with developmental delay frequently experience impairments in motor skills, balance, and gait, which negatively a ffect their functional independence and social participation. Addressing these motor deficits is essential to enhance their quality of life. Mindful movement and game-based training are two therapeutic approaches that have shown potential in improving motor performance in this population. Mindful movement emphasizes slow, controlled movements, body awareness, emotional regulation, imaginative play, and biomechanical warm-up exercises to enhance motor control. In contrast, game-based training employs engaging and interactive activities to improve motor coordination, balance, strength, and social interaction. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of mindful movement and game-based training in children with developmental delay. The study will be conducted at Acme Hospital over a 10-month period and will include 36 children aged 9-11 years selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Participants will be assigned into two groups: Group A will receive mindful movement therapy, and Group B will undergo game-based training. Outcomes will be assessed using validated tools, including the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Observational Gait Scale (OGS), and Edinburgh Visual Gait Score (EVGS), to evaluate motor skills, balance, gait, and overall motor proficiency.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07575165
Run by: Riphah International University
People needed: 36
Starts: 2026-07-01
Expected to finish: 2026-09-30
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-20

Who can join

Age: 9 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Children age 9-11 years
Both male and female
Children diagnosed with developmental delay
Mini mental state examination >24
Participants who are able to understand and follow the instruction
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2): < 40
Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBS) score of less than 45
Functional Reach Test (FRT): 6-7 inches
Observational Gait Scale (OGS): 0-3, >10
Edinburgh Visual Gait Score (EVGS): < 37

You may not qualify if…

Any cognitive impairment that limits understanding of instructions
Uncontrolled seizures or medical conditions that contraindicate therapy
Participation in other structured physiotherapy programs targeting motor skills, gait and balance
Children with severe visual or hearing impairments affecting the ability to follow intervention activities .
Children with recent lower-limb orthopedic injuries, fractures, or surgeries within the previous 6 months.
Children with diagnosed genetic neuromuscular disorders associated with progressive motor deterioration (e.g., muscular dystrophy).

Where it is running

Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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