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NCT Number: NCT07419477

Balance and Motor Skills in SLD Children

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

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

6 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Balıkesir, Bandırma, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Ayşe Güldem Kilciler, Prof.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+9 0266 717 01 17

Nurten Nas Kırdar, Assistant Professor

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

About this study

The aim of this study is to evaluate postural control, balance, and fine motor skills in specific learning disabilities, a common problem. While various studies have shown impairments in balance and fine motor skills in the literature, no studies were found that evaluated postural control in children with specific learning disabilities. If the results of this study reveal statistically significant impairments in posture control and balance, observing these physical impairments could partially prevent delays in diagnosing specific learning disabilities. Furthermore, adding specific exercises to the rehabilitation program for children with specific learning disabilities can significantly improve their quality of daily life. The investigators hope that the results of this study will contribute to the literature by raising awareness about specific learning disabilities, postural control, balance, and fine motor skills.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

-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.

-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.

-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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Seated Postural Control Measure results

    Time frame: 6 months

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

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

    Time frame: 6 months

    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.

  3. Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

  4. 9-hole peg test duration

    Time frame: 6 months

    9-hole peg test duration

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

    Time frame: 6 months

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Relationship between age and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Relationship between age and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

  2. Relationship between gender and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Relationship between gender and Sitting Posture Control Measurement

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

    Time frame: 6 months

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

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

    Time frame: 6 months

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

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

    Time frame: 6 months

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

  6. Relationship between age and 9-hole peg test duration

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Relationship between age and 9-hole peg test duration

  7. Relationship between gender and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Relationship between gender and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) duration

  8. Relationship between gender and 9-hole peg test duration

    Time frame: 6 months

    -Relationship between gender and 9-hole peg test duration

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Nurten NAS KIRDAR, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905415511691

Özge Asena DUYGU, Specialist Physician

CONTACT

[email protected]

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Postural Control, Balance and Fine Motor Skills in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 19, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 23, 2026

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