Developmental Coordination DisorderImpactDCDNCT05499143
ImpACT for Developmental Coordination Disorder
An observational study of Developmental Coordination Disorder, run by University Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
This study investigates the impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on the child and its environment in Belgium within the following domains: diagnosis, activities and participation, school, therapy/support, and socio-emotional impact. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Online questionnaire
- How many people
- 491 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 17 Aug 2022to 17 Dec 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 4 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Child, Adult
Study population: Children who experience movement problems and/or there is a suspicion or diagnosis of DCD
Who may be able to join
- Parents of children living in Belgium
- Parents of children between 4 and 18 years old
- Parents of children who experience movement problems and/or there is a suspicion or diagnosis of DCD
Who cannot join
- Parents of children who have another other medical condition that would explain the movement difficulties (e.g. cerebral palsy, muscle disease,...)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study investigates the impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on the child and its environment in Belgium within the following domains: diagnosis, activities and participation, school, therapy/support, and socio-emotional impact.
- Conditions
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Being tested
- Online questionnaire
- Keywords
- Child, Diagnostics, Early development, Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Skills Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online questionnaireOther
Online questionnaire impact for DCD - Belgian version
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Parents of children with DCD or related movement difficulties | Not described Receives: Other: Online questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
This translated and culturally adapted questionnaire will investigate the following domains: diagnosis, activities and participation, school, therapy/support, and socio-emotional impact.
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2022
- Study start17 Aug 2022
- Primary completion17 Dec 2022
- Study completion17 Dec 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Developmental Coordination DisorderStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 491 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lynn Bar-On, Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, University Ghent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05499143
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ONZ-2022-0203
- Acronym
- ImpactDCD
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Aug 2022
- Last updated
- 15 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Licari MK, Alvares GA, Bernie C, Elliott C, Evans KL, McIntyre S, Pillar SV, Reynolds JE, Reid SL, Spittle AJ, Whitehouse AJO, Zwicker JG, Williams J. The unmet clinical needs of children with developmental coordination disorder. Pediatr Res. 2021 Oct;90(4):826-831. doi: 10.1038/s41390-021-01373-1. Epub 2021 Jan 27.
PubMed 33504966De Roubaix A, Warlop G, Van Dyck D, Van Crombrugge D, Van den Abbeele S, Licari M, Van Waelvelde H, Bar-On L. Understanding the impact of developmental coordination disorder on Belgian children and families: A national survey study. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 22;20(4):e0320311. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320311. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 40261859
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- ImpACT for Developmental Coordination Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05499143
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ImpactDCD / ONZ-2022-0203
- Conditions
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Keywords
- Child, Diagnostics, Early development, Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 491 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Dec 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 2022 (actual)
- 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.
This study investigates the impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on the child and its environment in Belgium within the following domains: diagnosis, activities and participation, school, therapy/support, and socio-emotional impact.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Parents of children with DCD or related movement difficulties | – | Other: Online questionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Children who experience movement problems and/or there is a suspicion or diagnosis of DCD
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents of children living in Belgium
- Parents of children between 4 and 18 years old
- Parents of children who experience movement problems and/or there is a suspicion or diagnosis of DCD
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents of children who have another other medical condition that would explain the movement difficulties (e.g. cerebral palsy, muscle disease,...)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Online questionnaireOnline questionnaire impact for DCD - Belgian version | Other | Parents of children with DCD or related movement difficulties |
Primary outcome
Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Time frame: 1 year
This translated and culturally adapted questionnaire will investigate the following domains: diagnosis, activities and participation, school, therapy/support, and socio-emotional impact.
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 15 Nov 2023.
- Background: PubMed 33504966Licari MK, Alvares GA, Bernie C, Elliott C, Evans KL, McIntyre S, Pillar SV, Reynolds JE, Reid SL, Spittle AJ, Whitehouse AJO, Zwicker JG, Williams J. The unmet clinical needs of children with developmental coordination disorder. Pediatr Res. 2021 Oct;90(4):826-831. doi: 10.1038/s41390-021-01373-1. Epub 2021 Jan 27.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40261859De Roubaix A, Warlop G, Van Dyck D, Van Crombrugge D, Van den Abbeele S, Licari M, Van Waelvelde H, Bar-On L. Understanding the impact of developmental coordination disorder on Belgian children and families: A national survey study. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 22;20(4):e0320311. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320311. eCollection 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Lynn Bar-On, Prof. Dr. principal investigator
University Ghent
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Developmental Coordination Disorder, run by University Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
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 3 inclusion and 1 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 15 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05499143, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 15 Nov 2023.