Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities With No Organic ConditionNCT02725450
The Influence of Motor Imagery in Fine Motor Skills
A study testing Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills and Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills Practice in people with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities With No Organic Condition, run by Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco.
Trial summary
The main purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 68 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities With No Organic Condition
- What is being tested?
- Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills and Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills Practice
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2014to Sep 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 68 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- institutionalized individuals
- individuals with disabilities who were able to perform motor tasks
Who cannot join
- individuals with hearing disability
- individuals with visual disability
- individuals without motor autonomy
About this study
Official title: The Influence of Motor Imagery in Fine Motor Skills of Individuals With Disabilities
The main purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals.
Read the detailed description
Imagery is a cognitive process that can play an important role on the planning and execution of different movements or actions. The main purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals. In this study participated 42 subjects of both genders with disabilities, with a mean age of 37 (SD=12). Subjects were randomly divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental one. The study procedures were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month. Motor imagery sessions were added on in the experimental group. Participants on the experimental group were asked to mentally imagine themselves recreating tasks they had performed earlier on the initial assessment. For the analysis of the results, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The T-test for independent samples, and the T-test for paired samples were applied.
- Being tested
- Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills, Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills Practice
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Fine motor skills, Disabled
- Medical subject headings
- Intellectual Disability
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skillsBehavioural
Subjects were randomly divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental one. The study procedures were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month. Motor imagery sessions were added on in the experimental group. Participants on the experimental group were asked to mentally imagine themselves recreating tasks they had performed earlier on the initial assessment.
Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills PracticeBehavioural
Subjects were randomly divided in two groups: in the control group were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills | Experimental | Application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals. Receives: Behavioral: Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills; Behavioral: Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills Practice |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fine Motor Skill evaluated with Bateria Psicomotora (BPM)
Measured: 16 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2014
- Primary completionFeb 2015
- Study completionSep 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities With No Organic ConditionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pedro Alexandre Duarte Mendes, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
- Investigators
- Pedro AD Mendes, Phd, Principal investigator, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02725450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ESE IPCB
- Status last verified
- Mar 2016
- First submitted
- 23 Mar 2016
- Last updated
- 1 Apr 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Apr 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Influence of Motor Imagery in Fine Motor Skills of Individuals With Disabilities
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02725450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ESE IPCB
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Fine motor skills, Disabled
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Castelo BrancoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2014
- Primary completion
- Feb 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- 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.
The main purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals.
Detailed description
Imagery is a cognitive process that can play an important role on the planning and execution of different movements or actions. The main purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the application of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals. In this study participated 42 subjects of both genders with disabilities, with a mean age of 37 (SD=12). Subjects were randomly divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental one. The study procedures were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month. Motor imagery sessions were added on in the experimental group. Participants on the experimental group were asked to mentally imagine themselves recreating tasks they had performed earlier on the initial assessment. For the analysis of the results, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The T-test for independent samples, and the T-test for paired samples were applied.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills | Experimental | Behavioral: Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills, Behavioral: Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills PracticeApplication of Motor Imagery together with normal practice improves fine motor skills in disabled individuals. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 68 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- institutionalized individuals
- individuals with disabilities who were able to perform motor tasks
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- individuals with hearing disability
- individuals with visual disability
- individuals without motor autonomy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skillsSubjects were randomly divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental one. The study procedures were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month. Motor imagery sessions were added on in the experimental group. Participants on the experimental group were asked to mentally imagine themselves recreating tasks they had performed earlier on the initial assessment. | Behavioural | Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills |
| Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills PracticeSubjects were randomly divided in two groups: in the control group were applied on five different tasks of the Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills (BPM). This instrument was applied in two stages, at the beginning of the study (pretest) and at the end of the 4 weeks (posttest). Both groups performed the tasks twice a week for a month. | Behavioural | Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills |
Primary outcome
Fine Motor Skill evaluated with Bateria Psicomotora (BPM)
Time frame: 16 weeks
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 1 Apr 2016.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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.
Pedro AD Mendes, Phd principal investigator
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motor Imagery + Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills and Psychomotor Battery of fine motor skills Practice in people with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities With No Organic Condition, run by Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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 1 Apr 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Fine Motor Skill evaluated with Bateria Psicomotora (BPM) (time frame: 16 weeks). 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 1 Apr 2016.