Child DevelopmentNCT07244055
Effects of Animal Fun Program in Children With DCD.
A study testing animal fun program in people with Child Development, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Development
- What is being tested?
- animal fun program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 22 Oct 2025to 16 Jun 2026
- 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 6 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire
- Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months
- Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity
Who cannot join
- Medical condition contraindicating active movements
- Intellectual disability.
- Children with any other syndrome and progressive neurodevelopmental diseases
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects Of Animal Fun Program On Motor Skills In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes
-body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
Read the detailed description
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The Animal Fun program was designed to enhance the motor ability of young children by imitating the movements of animals in a fun, inclusive setting. The efficacy of this program will be investigated through a randomized controlled trial. Data will be collected from the normal schools The intervention Animal fun program consists of nine modules and will be given thrice a week for forty minutes, whereas the control group includes normal physical activity.. The study will be completed in six weeks after approval of the synopsis. The study will include 40 kids, male and female. Inclusion criteria for the study will include patients diagnosed with DCD through the DCDQ version 7 questionnaire. Data will be collected from children aged 6 to 12 years old. Changes in motor performance were examined using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2 will be collected from different schools with normal population . This program includes nine modules based on body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD.Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0
- Conditions
- Child Development
- Being tested
- animal fun program, control group
- Keywords
- Animal Fun program, DCD developmental coordination disoder, BOT 2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency )
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
animal fun programOther
The Animal Fun program consists of nine modules: Body Management, Locomotion, Object Control, Body Sequencing, Body and Kinesthetic Management, Fine Motor Planning, Tool Control, Hand Skills, and Social/Emotional Development will be intervened to students diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder from 6 years to 12 years of age thruogh DCDQ version 7 and results will be evaluated by usuing BOT/2 .
control groupOther
Also called Daily physical play activities
Children will be engaged in daily playful exercises such as running, trampoline jumping,squats ball catch and throw etc.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group. The intervention will be the Animal Fun program, | Experimental | The Animal Fun program consists of nine modules: Body Management, Locomotion, Object Control, Body Sequencing, Body and Kinesthetic Management, Fine Motor Planning, Tool Control, Hand Skills, and Social/Emotional Development. 90-minute session , 10 min for each module four days per week, will be preferable for these activities over a 6-week duration Receives: Other: animal fun program |
| control group | Other | Children in the controlled group will be engaged in regular playful physical activities, e.g, Ball catch and throw, trampoline jumping, and running, squats etc is recruited to the other group daily. Receives: Other: control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
DCDQ'07
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 (DCDQ'07) is a questionnaire for parents aiming at identifying subtle motor problems in children aged 8 to 14 years 6 months. The questionnaire consists of 15 items divided into three factors: Control during movement, Fine motor and handwriting, and General coordination. Although the DCDQ'07 is a reliable and valid instrument it cannot by itself be used to identify DCD.
Measured: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-version 2 Short Form (BOT-2SF).
Motor performance was measured using the BOT-2SF. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2) is a standardized assessment used to evaluate fine and gross motor skills in children and young adults aged 4-21 years. It measures abilities such as coordination, balance, strength, agility, and manual dexterity, and is commonly used in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and educational settings.
Measured: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week]]
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Nov 2025
- Study start22 Oct 2025
- Primary completion2 Jun 2026
- Study completion16 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Child DevelopmentStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes -body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Maira Shahzad, MSPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244055
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/25/0729
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Rosenbaum DA. The Cinderella of psychology: the neglect of motor control in the science of mental life and behavior. Am Psychol. 2005 May-Jun;60(4):308-17. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.60.4.308.
PubMed 15943523
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects Of Animal Fun Program On Motor Skills In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244055
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/25/0729
- Conditions
- Child Development
- Keywords
- Animal Fun program, DCD developmental coordination disoder, BOT 2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency )
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Nov 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 randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes
-body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
Detailed description
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The Animal Fun program was designed to enhance the motor ability of young children by imitating the movements of animals in a fun, inclusive setting. The efficacy of this program will be investigated through a randomized controlled trial. Data will be collected from the normal schools The intervention Animal fun program consists of nine modules and will be given thrice a week for forty minutes, whereas the control group includes normal physical activity.. The study will be completed in six weeks after approval of the synopsis. The study will include 40 kids, male and female. Inclusion criteria for the study will include patients diagnosed with DCD through the DCDQ version 7 questionnaire. Data will be collected from children aged 6 to 12 years old. Changes in motor performance were examined using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2 will be collected from different schools with normal population . This program includes nine modules based on body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD.Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes -body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group. The intervention will be the Animal Fun program, | Experimental | Other: animal fun programThe Animal Fun program consists of nine modules: Body Management, Locomotion, Object Control, Body Sequencing, Body and Kinesthetic Management, Fine Motor Planning, Tool Control, Hand Skills, and Social/Emotional Development. 90-minute session , 10 min for each module four days per week, will be preferable for these activities over a 6-week duration |
| control group | Other | Other: control groupChildren in the controlled group will be engaged in regular playful physical activities, e.g, Ball catch and throw, trampoline jumping, and running, squats etc is recruited to the other group daily. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire
- Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months
- Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical condition contraindicating active movements
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 |
|---|---|---|
| animal fun programThe Animal Fun program consists of nine modules: Body Management, Locomotion, Object Control, Body Sequencing, Body and Kinesthetic Management, Fine Motor Planning, Tool Control, Hand Skills, and Social/Emotional Development will be intervened to students diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder from 6 years to 12 years of age thruogh DCDQ version 7 and results will be evaluated by usuing BOT/2 . | Other | Experimental group. The intervention will be the Animal Fun program, |
| control groupAlso: Daily physical play activitiesChildren will be engaged in daily playful exercises such as running, trampoline jumping,squats ball catch and throw etc. | Other | control group |
Primary outcome
DCDQ'07
Time frame: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 (DCDQ'07) is a questionnaire for parents aiming at identifying subtle motor problems in children aged 8 to 14 years 6 months. The questionnaire consists of 15 items divided into three factors: Control during movement, Fine motor and handwriting, and General coordination. Although the DCDQ'07 is a reliable and valid instrument it cannot by itself be used to identify DCD.
1 secondary outcome
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-version 2 Short Form (BOT-2SF).
Time frame: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week]]
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 30 Sep 2026.
- Background: PubMed 15943523Rosenbaum DA. The Cinderella of psychology: the neglect of motor control in the science of mental life and behavior. Am Psychol. 2005 May-Jun;60(4):308-17. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.60.4.308.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Maira Shahzad, MSPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing animal fun program in people with Child Development, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 30 Sep 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 Pakistan. 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?
DCDQ'07 (time frame: Baseline, 1st week and 6th week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07244055, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 30 Sep 2026.