An interventional study of dual-task aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise in Specific Learning Disorder, sponsored by Bezmialem Vakif University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 7 Years to 14 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-08.
Sponsored by Bezmialem Vakif University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of dual-task aerobic exercise training on attention, balance, and quality of life in children with Specific Learning Disorder.
Specific Learning Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, language comprehension, mathematical calculations, and information processing, despite normal or above-normal intellectual capacity.
Although the primary difficulties experienced by individuals diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorder involve impairments in acquiring academic skills such as learning and performing mathematical calculations, various deficiencies have also been observed in physical domains such as balance and motor coordination.
No previous studies have been identified in the literature examining the effects of dual-task focused aerobic exercises on individuals diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorder. The investigators hypothesize that dual-task focused aerobic exercise training administered to children with Specific Learning Disorder will have positive effects on attention, balance, and quality of life.
24 studies on the registry are indexed under Specific Learning Disorder; 4 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 30 is below the median of 153 across 16 interventional studies indexed under Specific Learning Disorder.
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3 days a week, 50 minutes (10 warm-ups, 30 minutes of moderate-high intensity walking, 10 minutes of cooling down) moderate-high intensity treadmill aerobic training was provided under the supervision of a physiotherapist. In addition to aerobic training, some cognitive tasks were given to the participants during the treadmill walks.
Other: dual-task aerobic exercise
3 days a week, 50 minutes (10 warm-ups, 30 minutes of moderate-high intensity walking, 10 minutes of cooling down) moderate-high intensity treadmill aerobic training was provided under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
Other: aerobic exercise
no intervention
In addition to aerobic training during treadmill walks, participants were given some cognitive tasks and were asked to continue these tasks throughout the exercise.
Aerobic training with a treadmill at medium-high intensity, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks, accompanied by a physiotherapist
Stroop Test TBAG Form
The Stroop Test TBAG Form is a neuropsychological test that evaluates complex attention, focused and selective attention, resistance to disruptive stimuli, cognitive inhibition, information processing speed and executive functions. Unit of Measure: Points
Time frame: 8 weeks
Pediatric Balance Scale (PDS)
The scale consists of 14 sections in total and each section is evaluated and scored between 0-4 points. The total score gives the PDS score. The score range of the scale is between 0-56 and higher scores indicate better balance performance.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Biodex Balance System
The Biodex Balance System is an equipment that can be used for both objective assessment of postural balance and balance training. The device consists of a screen, a circular balance platform, arm support and a printer.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Quality of Life Inventory for Children (PedsQL)
It is a scale used to evaluate the general quality of life of children aged 2-18; it consists of a total of 23 items that question children's physical, emotional, psychosocial and school-related problems, and each item is scored between 0-100.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body composition measurement
The Omron BF511 Body Composition Monitor® non-invasive body composition measurement device, which works with the 4-pole bioelectrical impedance method (determines the ratio of fat and muscle tissue in the body with a weak electric current passing through the body), was used to calculate the participants' skeletal muscle mass ratio (%), body fat ratio (%) and basal metabolic rate.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body Weight Measurement
Body weight will be measured using a digital scale with participants wearing light clothing and no shoes. Unit of Measure: Kilograms (kg)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Height Measurement
Height will be measured using a stadiometer with participants standing upright without shoes, heels together, and head in the Frankfurt plane. Unit of Measure: Meters (m)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI will be calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters (kg/m²). Unit of Measure: Kilograms per square meter (kg/m²)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Plan to share: No
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