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The Effects of a Group-based Gaze Training Intervention for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Primary Purpose

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Technical Training
Quiet Eye Training
Sponsored by
Manchester Metropolitan University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Developmental Coordination Disorder focused on measuring Quiet eye training, Visual Attention

Eligibility Criteria

7 Years - 11 Years (Child)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Prior diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder or suspected to have DCD
  • Scores below the 5th percentile on the MABC-2 (Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2)
  • Be of normal intelligence (assessed through parent/teacher feedback)
  • No neurological disorder
  • Normal of corrected-to-normal vision

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Score over 5th Percentile on the MABC-2
  • Suffers from a neurological disorder
  • Below average intelligence
  • Any visual impairment

Sites / Locations

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Technical Training Group

Quiet Eye Training Group

Arm Description

15 children diagnosed with DCD

15 children diagnosed with DCD

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Catching Success
How many balls the participants catch out of 50 attempts
Changes in the qualitative catching performance scale score
The qualitative catching performance scale consisted of an 11-point scale whereby catch attempts were given a score between '0' (Makes no move towards the ball as it comes back) and '10' (The catch is made exclusively with the palms and fingers).
Changes in Quiet Eye durations
Changes in participants eye-movements

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes 3D Movement Kinematics
Changes in joint angles related to the throwing movement
Changes in Muscular Activity (EMG)
Changes in muscular activity related to the throwing task
Parental Perceptions of Motor Skill Improvements
Parent feedback will be gathered using a short answer questionnaire.

Full Information

First Posted
September 9, 2016
Last Updated
September 13, 2016
Sponsor
Manchester Metropolitan University
Collaborators
Liverpool Hope University, University of Exeter, University of Calgary, The Waterloo Foundation
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02904980
Brief Title
The Effects of a Group-based Gaze Training Intervention for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Official Title
A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Group-based, Gaze Training Intervention for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2015 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
September 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Manchester Metropolitan University
Collaborators
Liverpool Hope University, University of Exeter, University of Calgary, The Waterloo Foundation

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to integrate a gaze training intervention (i.e., quiet eye training; QET) that has been shown to improve the throwing and catching skill of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), within an approach (i.e., group therapy) that might alleviate the psychosocial influence of these motor skill deficits.
Detailed Description
Children with DCD will be randomly split into either QET group or a technical training (TT). The TT group will be given movement-related instructions via video, relating to the throw and catch phases, while the QET group will also be taught to fixate a target location on the wall prior to the throw (QE1) and to track the ball prior to the catch (QE2). Each group will take part in a 4- week, group therapy intervention and measurements of QE duration obtained from a mobile eye tracking system and catching performance are to be taken before and after training, and at a 6-week delayed retention test. Parental feedback on psychosocial and motor skill outcomes will also be collected at delayed retention.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Keywords
Quiet eye training, Visual Attention

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
23 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Technical Training Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
15 children diagnosed with DCD
Arm Title
Quiet Eye Training Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
15 children diagnosed with DCD
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Technical Training
Intervention Description
Children will watch an instructional video focused on movement related instructions regarding the throwing and catching task.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Quiet Eye Training
Intervention Description
Children will watch the same video as the TT group but will also receive instructions designed to optimise their quiet eye durations.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Catching Success
Description
How many balls the participants catch out of 50 attempts
Time Frame
From Baseline to after a 4 week training period, and after 6-week delayed retention test
Title
Changes in the qualitative catching performance scale score
Description
The qualitative catching performance scale consisted of an 11-point scale whereby catch attempts were given a score between '0' (Makes no move towards the ball as it comes back) and '10' (The catch is made exclusively with the palms and fingers).
Time Frame
From Baseline to after a 4 week training period, and after 6-week delayed retention test
Title
Changes in Quiet Eye durations
Description
Changes in participants eye-movements
Time Frame
From Baseline to after a 4 week training period, and after 6-week delayed retention test
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes 3D Movement Kinematics
Description
Changes in joint angles related to the throwing movement
Time Frame
From Baseline to after a 4 week training period, and after 6-week delayed retention test
Title
Changes in Muscular Activity (EMG)
Description
Changes in muscular activity related to the throwing task
Time Frame
From Baseline to after a 4 week training period, and after 6-week delayed retention test
Title
Parental Perceptions of Motor Skill Improvements
Description
Parent feedback will be gathered using a short answer questionnaire.
Time Frame
End of the study (approximately 12 weeks after baseline testing)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
7 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
11 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Prior diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder or suspected to have DCD Scores below the 5th percentile on the MABC-2 (Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2) Be of normal intelligence (assessed through parent/teacher feedback) No neurological disorder Normal of corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: Score over 5th Percentile on the MABC-2 Suffers from a neurological disorder Below average intelligence Any visual impairment
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Omid Alizadehkhaiyat, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Liverpool Hope University
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Manchester Metropolitan University
City
Crewe
State/Province
Cheshire
ZIP/Postal Code
CW1 5DU
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
25721344
Citation
Miles CA, Wood G, Vine SJ, Vickers JN, Wilson MR. Quiet eye training facilitates visuomotor coordination in children with developmental coordination disorder. Res Dev Disabil. 2015 May;40:31-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2015.01.005. Epub 2015 Feb 25.
Results Reference
background
PubMed Identifier
28187138
Citation
Wood G, Miles CA, Coyles G, Alizadehkhaiyat O, Vine SJ, Vickers JN, Wilson MR. A randomized controlled trial of a group-based gaze training intervention for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. PLoS One. 2017 Feb 10;12(2):e0171782. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171782. eCollection 2017.
Results Reference
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