NCT07419477

Balance and Motor Skills in SLD Children

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 38 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Learning Disabilities

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	-Seated Postural Control Measure	-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.
OTHER	-Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test (two sub-items) for balance	-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.
OTHER	-Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTEFT) and 9-Hole Peg Test to assess hand function	-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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-09
• Primary completion: 2026-08-09
• Completion: 2026-08-30
• First posted: 2026-02-19
• Last updated: 2026-02-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)