The Effect of Body Percussion Training on Neuromotor Performance, Attention, and Functionality in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability

Sponsor
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Study ID
NCT07554144
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Conditions

  • Adolescent Development
  • Attention Impaired
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - 19 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Rhythm-based body percussion training group — OTHER
    Body percussion training consists of specific movement combinations and rhythmic patterns. The basic striking areas used in training are defined as the hand, chest, knee, and foot. Foot movements are divided into two sub-regions to produce different sound tones: heel strike ("dum") and toe strike ("tek"). All movements are supported by visual symbols to make it easier for participants to follow the rhythmic patterns.
  • Control group (passive listening) group — OTHER
    The music used for body percussion training will be played at specific intervals for 45 minutes to maintain attention (in 3 rounds: 15 minutes listening followed by a 1-2 minute break). The music volume will be adjusted so as not to disturb any of the participants. Metronome adjustments, which are important in progression, will be applied similarly to the experimental group.

Study Details

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of group-based rhythm-based body percussion training on neuromotor performance, attention, and functionality in adolescents with mild intellectual disability. The study will be conducted in individuals aged 14-18 years with mild intellectual disability using a two-arm, parallel-group, evaluator-blind design. Participants will be assigned to experimental and control groups using a simple randomization method. The experimental group will receive structured body percussion training twice a week for 45 minutes over 8 weeks. This training consists of rhythmic patterns including clapping, knee tapping, chest tapping, finger snapping, and foot tapping, and will be presented as a progressively advancing program with metronome accompaniment. The control group will receive passive music listening without intervention for the same duration and frequency. Participants will be evaluated at two time points: before and after the intervention. Evaluation tools include: The tests cover neuromotor performance with the Minnesota Hand Skills Test and the Four Square Step Test, rhythm coordination with the Metronome Synchronization Test, attention with the Stroop Test, and functionality with the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Chart 2.0.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 28, 2026
Start date
Apr 30, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Jun 24, 2026
Completion
Jul 3, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
25 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Rhythm-based body percussion training group
    The body percussion training to be applied to the experimental group consists of specific movement combinations and rhythmic patterns. The basic striking areas used in the training are defined as hand, chest, knee, and foot. Foot movements are divided into two sub-regions to obtain different sound tones: heel strike ("dum") and toe strike ("tek"). All movements are supported by visual symbols to make it easier for participants to follow the rhythmic patterns.
  • Active Comparator: Control group
    The intervention to be applied to the control group will be applied at a similar frequency and intensity to the experimental group. The control group will be played music used for body percussion training in the experimental group at specific intervals for 45 minutes to maintain attention (3 rounds of 15 minutes listening followed by 1-2 minutes of break). Participants will be asked to listen to the music in a comfortable seated position without any motor participation. They will be given simple instructions during the session not to talk, not to think about other things (just listen to the music), to sit quietly, and not to fall asleep (sit quietly, listen to the music, etc.). Distracting stimuli in the environment will be reduced. The music volume will be adjusted to a level that does not disturb all participants. Participants in the control group will be asked not to participate in any structured music listening activities (choir, concert, etc.) during the session.

Primary Outcome Measure

Minnesota Hand Dexterity Test [ Time Frame: before the intervention ]

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