Down SyndromeNCT07702201
MOTOR PROFICIENCY AND HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS IN DOWN SYNDROME
An observational study of Down Syndrome, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
People with Down syndrome (DS) seem to have a lower physical fitness than their peers without disabilities. Purpose: To examine the correlation of gross motor proficiency to health-related physical fitness ( HRPF) in children with DS. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 9 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Down Syndrome
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 12 May 2023to 26 Dec 2024
- How long will I take part?
- 3 Months
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 9 years
- All sexes
- Child
Study population: Twenty Children with DS have been included in this Study. They were selected from special education schools
Who may be able to join
- Their age ranged from 6-9 years old, both sexes, and their IQ > 50 (according to medical report).
Who cannot join
- Cardiovascular problems such as congenital heart disease , Neurological problems as uncontrolled epilepsy, or Orthopaedic surgical intervention in lower limb in the last 6 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: MOTOR PROFICIENCY AND HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
People with Down syndrome (DS) seem to have a lower physical fitness than their peers without disabilities. Purpose: To examine the correlation of gross motor proficiency to health-related physical fitness ( HRPF) in children with DS.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome
- Medical subject headings
- Down Syndrome
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Bruininks-Osertsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Six-minute Walk Test
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jul 2026
- Study start12 May 2023
- Primary completion15 Apr 2024
- Study completion26 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Down SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 3 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shimaa Mohamed Reffat, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702201
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MOTOR PROFICIENCY AND HRF
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- MOTOR PROFICIENCY AND HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702201
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MOTOR PROFICIENCY AND HRF
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Jul 2026 (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.
People with Down syndrome (DS) seem to have a lower physical fitness than their peers without disabilities. Purpose: To examine the correlation of gross motor proficiency to health-related physical fitness ( HRPF) in children with DS.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 3 Months
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 9 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Twenty Children with DS have been included in this Study. They were selected from special education schools
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Their age ranged from 6-9 years old, both sexes, and their IQ > 50 (according to medical report).
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Cardiovascular problems such as congenital heart disease , Neurological problems as uncontrolled epilepsy, or Orthopaedic surgical intervention in lower limb in the last 6 months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Bruininks-Osertsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition
Time frame: 3 months
1 secondary outcome
Six-minute Walk Test
Time frame: 3 months
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 14 Jul 2026.
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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?
An observational study of Down Syndrome, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 14 Jul 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 Egypt. 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?
Bruininks-Osertsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition (time frame: 3 months). 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 14 Jul 2026.