Structured Task-Focused Occupational Therapy in the School Environment to Support Academic Performance: Fine Motor and Visual-Motor Skills

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Conditions studied: Visual Perception, Visual-Motor Integration, Handwriting

In brief

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a structured, task-focused occupational therapy program delivered in the school environment on handwriting performance, fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and academic performance in primary school children. Second- and third-grade students identified as being at risk for handwriting and manual dexterity difficulties will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 10-week school-based occupational therapy program consisting of two 30-minute sessions per week, for a total of 20 sessions. The control group will continue routine classroom activities without therapist-led occupational therapy. Handwriting, manual dexterity, visual-motor integration, visual perception, and motor coordination will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention. Academic grades will also be recorded, and individualized goal attainment will be evaluated in the intervention group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07723092

Run by

Medipol University

People needed

24

Starts

2026-07-27

Expected to finish

2026-10-12

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-24

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 9. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being between 7 and 9 years of age
• Being enrolled in the second or third grade
• Demonstrating basic literacy skills
• Being identified as high risk for handwriting and/or manual dexterity difficulties based on standardized assessments and teacher observations
• Being expected to maintain regular school attendance throughout the study period
• Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if…

• A diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, including autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Significant visual or hearing impairment
• An orthopedic or neurological condition affecting the upper extremity
• Current receipt of occupational therapy or special education services

Where it is running

• Güngören Yahya Çavuş Primary School — Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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