Coordination ImpairmentNCT07045922
Motor-Cognitive Training , Cognitive Performance and Balance
A study testing Motor-Cognitive Training Program and Regular Physical education classes in people with Coordination Impairment and Children, run by Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This RCT design investigates the effects of an 8-week motor-cognitive training program on cognitive performance and balance in preschool-aged children. Participants in the intervention group received structured motor-cognitive activities twice a week in addition to their regular physical education (PE) classes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Coordination Impairment, Children, Balance
- What is being tested?
- Motor-Cognitive Training Program and Regular Physical education classes
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Jun 2025to 1 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 10 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Typically developing preschool-aged children
- Able to follow basic instructions
- Parental/guardian consent obtained
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders
- Recent musculoskeletal injuries
- Participation in other structured physical activity programs
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Motor-Cognitive Training on Cognitive Performance and Balance in Preschool Children
This RCT design investigates the effects of an 8-week motor-cognitive training program on cognitive performance and balance in preschool-aged children. Participants in the intervention group received structured motor-cognitive activities twice a week in addition to their regular physical education (PE) classes. The control group attended only standard PE classes and was restricted from participating in any other physical activity. Assessments included cognitive testing (Go/No-Go, Tower of Hanoi, and Corsi Block), anthropometric measurements, and static/proprioceptive balance testing. All measurements were conducted pre- and post-intervention.
- Conditions
- Coordination Impairment, Children, Balance
- Being tested
- Motor-Cognitive Training Program, Regular Physical education classes
- Medical subject headings
- Ataxia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motor-Cognitive Training ProgramBehavioural
Participants assigned to the intervention group participated in a structured motor-cognitive training program in addition to their regular physical education (PE) classes. The training was designed to integrate physical movement with cognitive engagement in a game-based format, suitable for the preschool age group.
The program was conducted twice weekly for eight weeks, with each session lasting approximately 25-30 minutes. Activities progressed in complexity over time, incorporating elements of motor planning, executive functioning, and balance control. Sessions consisted of:
Warm-up phase: Light aerobic activities such as jogging, dynamic stretching, and coordination drills (e.g., knee pulls, toe walking).
Main training phase: Activities targeting core cognitive-motor domains l
Regular Physical education classesOther
Participants in the control group continued with their regularly scheduled physical education (PE) classes as mandated by the school curriculum. They did not receive any additional motor-cognitive or structured exercise training. Furthermore, they were instructed not to engage in any external physical activity programs outside of the regular PE sessions throughout the study duration. This restriction was monitored to ensure group consistency.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motor-Cognitive Training Program | Experimental | • Motor-Cognitive Training Program: Game-based physical activities targeting cognitive and motor domains (e.g., running drills, hand skills, stability tasks). Exercises progressed weekly in complexity and duration. Sessions lasted 25-30 minutes, twice weekly. Receives: Behavioral: Motor-Cognitive Training Program; Other: Regular Physical education classes |
| Regular Physical education | Other | • Regular PE classes only; no additional physical or motor training permitted. Receives: Other: Regular Physical education classes |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cognitive Function Tests
Evaluates inhibitory control, a core component of executive functioning. Participants are required to respond quickly to target stimuli (e.g., "X") while inhibiting responses to non-target stimuli (e.g., "O"). Measures include:
Number of correct responses (go trials)
Number of commission errors (false responses to no-go trials)
Reaction time (latency) to correct go stimuli
Duration: ~5 minutes and 40 seconds
Measured: Administered at baseline (pre-intervention) and 8 weeks (post-intervention)
Tower of Hanoi Test executive functioning
Assesses executive functioning, including planning, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility. Participants solve a visual puzzle by moving disks across pegs, following specific rules. Performance variables include:
- Number of moves to solution
- Total task completion time
- Average time per move
- Latency to first move (planning time)
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Balance Performance
Balance was assessed using the Sensbalance MiniBoard, a validated interactive platform that captures both static and proprioceptive balance. Two types of balance tasks were used:
Static Balance Test: Participants were instructed to maintain a stable position on the balance board while keeping a ball centered within a visual target zone on the screen.
The performance level (%) was calculated using the formula: (1 - Measured Sway Amplitude / Maximum Allowable Sway) × 100, indicating the participant's ability to maintain balance within defined limits.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jul 2025
- Study start30 Jun 2025
- Primary completion30 Nov 2025
- Study completion1 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Coordination ImpairmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Monira Aldhahi, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07045922
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PNU-5
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 27 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Motor-Cognitive Training on Cognitive Performance and Balance in Preschool Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07045922
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PNU-5
- Conditions
- Coordination Impairment, Children, Balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This RCT design investigates the effects of an 8-week motor-cognitive training program on cognitive performance and balance in preschool-aged children. Participants in the intervention group received structured motor-cognitive activities twice a week in addition to their regular physical education (PE) classes. The control group attended only standard PE classes and was restricted from participating in any other physical activity. Assessments included cognitive testing (Go/No-Go, Tower of Hanoi, and Corsi Block), anthropometric measurements, and static/proprioceptive balance testing. All measurements were conducted pre- and post-intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motor-Cognitive Training Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Motor-Cognitive Training Program, Other: Regular Physical education classes• Motor-Cognitive Training Program: Game-based physical activities targeting cognitive and motor domains (e.g., running drills, hand skills, stability tasks). Exercises progressed weekly in complexity and duration. Sessions lasted 25-30 minutes, twice weekly. |
| Regular Physical education | Other | Other: Regular Physical education classes• Regular PE classes only; no additional physical or motor training permitted. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Typically developing preschool-aged children
- Able to follow basic instructions
- Parental/guardian consent obtained
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders
- Recent musculoskeletal injuries
- Participation in other structured physical activity programs
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motor-Cognitive Training ProgramParticipants assigned to the intervention group participated in a structured motor-cognitive training program in addition to their regular physical education (PE) classes. The training was designed to integrate physical movement with cognitive engagement in a game-based format, suitable for the preschool age group. The program was conducted twice weekly for eight weeks, with each session lasting approximately 25-30 minutes. Activities progressed in complexity over time, incorporating elements of motor planning, executive functioning, and balance control. Sessions consisted of: Warm-up phase: Light aerobic activities such as jogging, dynamic stretching, and coordination drills (e.g., knee pulls, toe walking). Main training phase: Activities targeting core cognitive-motor domains l | Behavioural | Motor-Cognitive Training Program |
| Regular Physical education classesParticipants in the control group continued with their regularly scheduled physical education (PE) classes as mandated by the school curriculum. They did not receive any additional motor-cognitive or structured exercise training. Furthermore, they were instructed not to engage in any external physical activity programs outside of the regular PE sessions throughout the study duration. This restriction was monitored to ensure group consistency. | Other | Motor-Cognitive Training Program, Regular Physical education |
Primary outcome
Cognitive Function Tests
Time frame: Administered at baseline (pre-intervention) and 8 weeks (post-intervention)
Evaluates inhibitory control, a core component of executive functioning. Participants are required to respond quickly to target stimuli (e.g., "X") while inhibiting responses to non-target stimuli (e.g., "O"). Measures include: Number of correct responses (go trials) Number of commission errors (false responses to no-go trials) Reaction time (latency) to correct go stimuli Duration: ~5 minutes and 40 seconds
Tower of Hanoi Test executive functioning
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Assesses executive functioning, including planning, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility. Participants solve a visual puzzle by moving disks across pegs, following specific rules. Performance variables include: * Number of moves to solution * Total task completion time * Average time per move * Latency to first move (planning time)
Balance Performance
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Balance was assessed using the Sensbalance MiniBoard, a validated interactive platform that captures both static and proprioceptive balance. Two types of balance tasks were used: Static Balance Test: Participants were instructed to maintain a stable position on the balance board while keeping a ball centered within a visual target zone on the screen. The performance level (%) was calculated using the formula: (1 - Measured Sway Amplitude / Maximum Allowable Sway) × 100, indicating the participant's ability to maintain balance within defined limits.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motor-Cognitive Training Program and Regular Physical education classes in people with Coordination Impairment and Children, run by Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cognitive Function Tests (time frame: Administered at baseline (pre-intervention) and 8 weeks (post-intervention)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Oct 2026.