MeningomyeloceleNCT06949475
Dual Task and Upper Extremity Performance in Children With Myelomeningocele
An observational study of Meningomyelocele, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect caused by the failure of the neural tube to close in the caudal part. The exposed spinal cord in myelomeningocele usually causes neural damage. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Meningomyelocele
- What is being tested?
- Single Task (Box and Block Test), Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test) and Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 May 2025to 19 Dec 2025
- 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 7 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Children diagnosed with meningomyelocele and typically developing peers who agreed to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria.
Who may be able to join
- For children with meningomyelocele
- To be between the ages of 7-18
- To have been diagnosed with meningomyelocele
- To have scored 27 points or more on the modified mini mental test
- For children with typical developing
- Being between the ages of 7-18 years
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- Having no typically developing musculoskeletal problems and volunteering to participate in the study
- Not having a chronic neurological, cardiovascular or orthopedic disease
- Having a score of 27 or above on the modified mini mental test
Who cannot join
- For children with meningomyelocele
- Not agreeing to participate in the study,
- Having undergone surgery or Botolunium toxin administration within the last six months
- Having suffered a fracture of the upper extremity within the last six months
- For children with typical developing
- Having severe visual or hearing impairment
- Having attention problems to the extent that they cannot understand the assessment instructions
- Having a musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic or other disease severe enough to prevent participation in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Bolu abant Izzet Baysal University
Merkez, Bolu, 14030
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Dual Task and Upper Extremity Performance in Children With Myelomeningocele and Typically Developing Peers
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect caused by the failure of the neural tube to close in the caudal part. The exposed spinal cord in myelomeningocele usually causes neural damage. Children with myelomeningocele have varying degrees of disability depending on the level of lesion and the presence of CNS-related anomalies. Lower limb weakness, sensory loss or deformity, and impaired bowel and bladder function are common disabilities that need to be managed. Performing multiple tasks simultaneously is a necessity in the daily lives of both adults and children. Although the majority of children with myelomeningocele lack the ability to ambulate and spend most of the day sitting, they have to perform dual tasking while performing activities of daily living as in all children. In the literature, dual task performance has been evaluated in many studies in adult individuals with diseases such as Multiple sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's, etc. However, there are few studies in the pediatric population in the literature. Most of the studies conducted in children include children with cerebral palsy and there are almost no studies in children with myelomeningocele. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare dual task and upper extremity performance in children with myelomeningocele to typically developing peers.
Read the detailed description
Within the scope of the study, socio-demographic information of the individuals will be recorded first. Afterwards, the Box Block Test and 9-hole peg test will be performed for single task assessment. The children will be seated on a chair with back support and before the test starts, all the details about the application will be explained to the person and the person will be given the opportunity to make a trial and if there are mistakes, they will be warned and then the actual evaluation will be started.
After the single task evaluation, the dual task performance will be evaluated. When testing dual task performance, participants will be asked to perform both tasks without prioritizing them and to do their best. However, they will also be instructed not to pause for reflection. A rest interval of at least 3 minutes will be given between all tests. Dual task complexity of the given upper limb functions will be measured by calculating the 'dual task effect' for both tasks. The formula used to calculate the dual task effect is as follows: Dual Task Effect=(Dual Task-Single Task/Single Task)x 100. If the result is positive, it is assumed that there is an improvement in the dual task conditions; if it is negative, it is assumed that there is a decrease in the dual task conditions. The results of children's performance will be recorded in the relevant table in the demographic data form
- Conditions
- Meningomyelocele
- Being tested
- Single Task (Box and Block Test), Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test), Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task), Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task), Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task)
- Keywords
- Meningomyelocele, Dual task, Upper extremity performance
- Medical subject headings
- Meningomyelocele
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Single Task (Box and Block Test)Diagnostic test
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score.
Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test)Diagnostic test
The 9-hole peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand.
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)Diagnostic test
Box Block Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count animal names while performing the test.
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task)Diagnostic test
9 Hole Peg Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count backwards from 20 one by one while performing the test
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task)Diagnostic test
For the Box Block Test-motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to keep a rhythm by tapping the table with the fingers on the other side while performing the test. The number of blocks passed from one side to the other side of the box divided into two in one minute will be determined and recorded.
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task)Diagnostic test
9 Hole Peg Test-for motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to bend and unbend the other elbow while performing the test.
ABILHAND-KidsDiagnostic test
The Abilhand Kids Hand-Related Ability Scale will be used to assess the use of upper extremities in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The scale includes 21 sub-items. Sub-items are scored as 0; cannot do, 1; has difficulty in doing and 2; can easily do. The questions are usually answered by the parent, but can also be answered by the child if the child is old enough and cognitive level is appropriate.
Functional Mobility Scale (FMS)Diagnostic test
The child's walking ability is assessed at 3 different distances (5 meters (home), 50 meters (school), 500 meters (community)). The assessment at all three distances is graded on a scale of 1-6, with wheelchair mobilization 1 and independent ambulation 6. It is indicated as (C) if the distance can be covered by crawling and (N) if the distance cannot be covered by any other means. The assessment is done through an interview with the family. The child is not observed.
Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC)Diagnostic test
The Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC) is a 4-level system that classifies individuals with myelomeningocele according to their functional capacity. The functional status of children in Level 1 is more inadequate than in other levels. Functional status improves as the level increases.
Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT)Diagnostic test
The Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT) is used to screen for cognitive dysfunctions in children, to assess the severity of impairments and to determine changes over time. It has been reported that the test is a suitable tool for examining cognitive functions in children from the age of 4 and can be easily included in general neurological examinations of children. The test, which takes 5 to 10 minutes to administer, assesses 5 cognitive domains, including orientation, memory, concentration, language function and measures of structural ability. The total score in this test reaches a plateau at approximately 9-10 years of age. In children over 10 years of age, scores below 27 out of a total of 35 points are indicative of mental retardation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Meningomyelocele Group | Individuals between the ages of 7-18 years with a diagnosis of meningomyelocele Receives: Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Box and Block Test); Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task); Diagnostic Test: ABILHAND-Kids; Diagnostic Test: Functional Mobility Scale (FMS); Diagnostic Test: Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC); Diagnostic Test: Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT) | |
| Typical Developing Group | Typically developing individuals between the ages of 7-18, who do not have any musculoskeletal system problems and who volunteer to participate in the study, who do not have a chronic neurological, cardiovascular or orthopedic disease Receives: Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Box and Block Test); Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task); Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task); Diagnostic Test: ABILHAND-Kids |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task)
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score. For the Box Block Test-motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to keep a rhythm by tapping the table with the fingers on the other side while performing the test. The number of blocks passed from one side to the other side of the box divided into two in one minute will be determined and recorded.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score. Box Block Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count animal names while performing the test.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task)
The Nine Hole Peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand. 9 Hole Peg Test-for motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to bend and unbend the other elbow while performing the test.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task)
The Nine Hole Peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand. 9 Hole Peg Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count backwards from 20 one by one while performing the test
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary outcomes (3)
Single Task (Box and Block Test)
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test)
The Nine Hole Peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
ABILHAND-Kids
The Abilhand Kids Hand-Related Ability Scale will be used to assess the use of upper extremities in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The scale includes 21 sub-items. Sub-items are scored as 0; cannot do, 1; has difficulty in doing and 2; can easily do. The questions are usually answered by the parent, but can also be answered by the child if the child is old enough and cognitive level is appropriate.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2025
- Study start26 May 2025
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion19 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MeningomyeloceleStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sezen Tezcan, Ph.D, Principal investigator, Abant Izzet Baysal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06949475
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AIBU-FTR-ST-04
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 22 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Dual Task and Upper Extremity Performance in Children With Myelomeningocele and Typically Developing Peers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06949475
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AIBU-FTR-ST-04
- Conditions
- Meningomyelocele
- Keywords
- Meningomyelocele, Dual task, Upper extremity performance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2025 (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.
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect caused by the failure of the neural tube to close in the caudal part. The exposed spinal cord in myelomeningocele usually causes neural damage. Children with myelomeningocele have varying degrees of disability depending on the level of lesion and the presence of CNS-related anomalies. Lower limb weakness, sensory loss or deformity, and impaired bowel and bladder function are common disabilities that need to be managed. Performing multiple tasks simultaneously is a necessity in the daily lives of both adults and children. Although the majority of children with myelomeningocele lack the ability to ambulate and spend most of the day sitting, they have to perform dual tasking while performing activities of daily living as in all children. In the literature, dual task performance has been evaluated in many studies in adult individuals with diseases such as Multiple sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's, etc. However, there are few studies in the pediatric population in the literature. Most of the studies conducted in children include children with cerebral palsy and there are almost no studies in children with myelomeningocele. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare dual task and upper extremity performance in children with myelomeningocele to typically developing peers.
Detailed description
Within the scope of the study, socio-demographic information of the individuals will be recorded first. Afterwards, the Box Block Test and 9-hole peg test will be performed for single task assessment. The children will be seated on a chair with back support and before the test starts, all the details about the application will be explained to the person and the person will be given the opportunity to make a trial and if there are mistakes, they will be warned and then the actual evaluation will be started.
After the single task evaluation, the dual task performance will be evaluated. When testing dual task performance, participants will be asked to perform both tasks without prioritizing them and to do their best. However, they will also be instructed not to pause for reflection. A rest interval of at least 3 minutes will be given between all tests. Dual task complexity of the given upper limb functions will be measured by calculating the 'dual task effect' for both tasks. The formula used to calculate the dual task effect is as follows: Dual Task Effect=(Dual Task-Single Task/Single Task)x 100. If the result is positive, it is assumed that there is an improvement in the dual task conditions; if it is negative, it is assumed that there is a decrease in the dual task conditions. The results of children's performance will be recorded in the relevant table in the demographic data form
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Meningomyelocele Group | – | Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Box and Block Test), Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task), Diagnostic Test: ABILHAND-Kids, Diagnostic Test: Functional Mobility Scale (FMS), Diagnostic Test: Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC), Diagnostic Test: Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT)Individuals between the ages of 7-18 years with a diagnosis of meningomyelocele |
| Typical Developing Group | – | Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Box and Block Test), Diagnostic Test: Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task), Diagnostic Test: Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task), Diagnostic Test: ABILHAND-KidsTypically developing individuals between the ages of 7-18, who do not have any musculoskeletal system problems and who volunteer to participate in the study, who do not have a chronic neurological, cardiovascular or orthopedic disease |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Children diagnosed with meningomyelocele and typically developing peers who agreed to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria.
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- For children with meningomyelocele
- To be between the ages of 7-18
- To have been diagnosed with meningomyelocele
- To have scored 27 points or more on the modified mini mental test
- For children with typical developing
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- For children with meningomyelocele
- Not agreeing to participate in the study,
- Having undergone surgery or Botolunium toxin administration within the last six months
- Having suffered a fracture of the upper extremity within the last six months
- For children with typical developing
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Single Task (Box and Block Test)The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test)The 9-hole peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)Box Block Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count animal names while performing the test. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task)9 Hole Peg Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count backwards from 20 one by one while performing the test | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task)For the Box Block Test-motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to keep a rhythm by tapping the table with the fingers on the other side while performing the test. The number of blocks passed from one side to the other side of the box divided into two in one minute will be determined and recorded. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task)9 Hole Peg Test-for motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to bend and unbend the other elbow while performing the test. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| ABILHAND-KidsThe Abilhand Kids Hand-Related Ability Scale will be used to assess the use of upper extremities in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The scale includes 21 sub-items. Sub-items are scored as 0; cannot do, 1; has difficulty in doing and 2; can easily do. The questions are usually answered by the parent, but can also be answered by the child if the child is old enough and cognitive level is appropriate. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group, Typical Developing Group |
| Functional Mobility Scale (FMS)The child's walking ability is assessed at 3 different distances (5 meters (home), 50 meters (school), 500 meters (community)). The assessment at all three distances is graded on a scale of 1-6, with wheelchair mobilization 1 and independent ambulation 6. It is indicated as (C) if the distance can be covered by crawling and (N) if the distance cannot be covered by any other means. The assessment is done through an interview with the family. The child is not observed. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group |
| Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC)The Myelomeningocele Functional Classification System (MMFC) is a 4-level system that classifies individuals with myelomeningocele according to their functional capacity. The functional status of children in Level 1 is more inadequate than in other levels. Functional status improves as the level increases. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group |
| Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT)The Modified Mini Mental Test (MMMT) is used to screen for cognitive dysfunctions in children, to assess the severity of impairments and to determine changes over time. It has been reported that the test is a suitable tool for examining cognitive functions in children from the age of 4 and can be easily included in general neurological examinations of children. The test, which takes 5 to 10 minutes to administer, assesses 5 cognitive domains, including orientation, memory, concentration, language function and measures of structural ability. The total score in this test reaches a plateau at approximately 9-10 years of age. In children over 10 years of age, scores below 27 out of a total of 35 points are indicative of mental retardation. | Diagnostic test | Meningomyelocele Group |
Primary outcome
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score. For the Box Block Test-motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to keep a rhythm by tapping the table with the fingers on the other side while performing the test. The number of blocks passed from one side to the other side of the box divided into two in one minute will be determined and recorded.
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The test requires a wooden box divided into two compartments and 150 blocks (2.5 cm tall). When administering the test, the evaluator should be aware of whether the child's fingertips move from one compartment to the other. The number of blocks passed from one side of the box to the other in one minute determines the level of the skill. It is done separately for right and left hand. The number of cubes thrown in 1 minute gives the score. Box Block Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count animal names while performing the test.
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Motor Task)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The Nine Hole Peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand. 9 Hole Peg Test-for motor task assessment, the individual will be asked to bend and unbend the other elbow while performing the test.
Dual Task (Nine Hole Peg Test-Kognitif Task)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The Nine Hole Peg test is a standardized test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is simple to administer and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment. The child is first asked to place 9 sticks of 3.2 cm in length into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with the dominant hand and the time from the start command until the last stick is placed is recorded. Then, with the same hand, he/she is asked to pick up the sticks in order and the time to remove all the sticks is recorded in seconds. The same procedure is repeated with the other hand. 9 Hole Peg Test-for the cognitive task assessment, the individual will be asked to count backwards from 20 one by one while performing the test
3 secondary outcomes
Single Task (Box and Block Test)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
ABILHAND-Kids
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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 26 Dec 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.
Sezen Tezcan, Ph.D principal investigator
Abant Izzet Baysal University
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 Meningomyelocele, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 9 inclusion and 8 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 26 Dec 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Motor Task) (time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 26 Dec 2025.