Down Syndrome (DS)DS-AWARENESSNCT06993324
Awareness of Families With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy in Egypt
An observational study of Down Syndrome (DS), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Down Syndrome (DS)
- How many people
- 240 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 5 Apr 2025to 25 Aug 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: This study includes family members and primary caregivers of children with Down Syndrome in Egypt. The participants will complete a questionnaire designed to assess their awareness of the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges.
Who may be able to join
- Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS.
- Egyptian residents.
- Consent to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
Who cannot join
- Families with children who have conditions other than DS.
- Participants who do not provide informed consent.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Cairo Governorate, 11432
About this study
Official title: Awareness of Family With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy Amongst Egyptian People
This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness of families with children who have Down Syndrome regarding the role of physical therapy in Egypt. Data will be collected via a validated questionnaire distributed to family members to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about physical therapy interventions. The study seeks to identify gaps in awareness and inform strategies for improving educational outreach and support for these families.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome (DS)
- Keywords
- Awareness, Genetic Disorders, Physical Therapy, Egypt, Down Syndrome
- Medical subject headings
- Down Syndrome, Genetic Diseases, Inborn
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Families of Children with Down Syndrome | This group consists of family members (parents or primary caregivers) of children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Participants will be surveyed to assess their awareness and knowledge about the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges associated with Down Syndrome. No interventions will be conducted as part of this study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy
This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.
Measured: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"
Secondary outcomes (1)
Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families
This measure evaluates demographic, social, and educational factors that may affect the awareness levels of families with children who have Down Syndrome about physical therapy. It includes analysis of variables such as caregiver education level, access to healthcare information, and previous exposure to physical therapy services.
Measured: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 May 2025
- Study start5 Apr 2025
- Primary completion25 Aug 2025
- Study completion25 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Down Syndrome (DS)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 240 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Alaa Elsayed Atia Hassan Elkalla, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Maya G Aly, Assistant Professor, Study director, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06993324
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005779
- Acronym
- DS-AWARENESS
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 18 May 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared with other researchers to protect participant confidentiality and privacy. The data collected will only be used for the purpose of this study.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Awareness of Family With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy Amongst Egyptian People
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06993324
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DS-AWARENESS / P.T.REC/012/005779
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome (DS)
- Keywords
- Awareness, Genetic Disorders, Physical Therapy, Egypt, Down Syndrome
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 240 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 May 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.
This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness of families with children who have Down Syndrome regarding the role of physical therapy in Egypt. Data will be collected via a validated questionnaire distributed to family members to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about physical therapy interventions. The study seeks to identify gaps in awareness and inform strategies for improving educational outreach and support for these families.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Families of Children with Down Syndrome | – | –This group consists of family members (parents or primary caregivers) of children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Participants will be surveyed to assess their awareness and knowledge about the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges associated with Down Syndrome. No interventions will be conducted as part of this study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- This study includes family members and primary caregivers of children with Down Syndrome in Egypt. The participants will complete a questionnaire designed to assess their awareness of the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS.
- Egyptian residents.
- Consent to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Families with children who have conditions other than DS.
- Participants who do not provide informed consent.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy
Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"
This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.
1 secondary outcome
Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families
Time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"
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 8 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared with other researchers to protect participant confidentiality and privacy. The data collected will only be used for the purpose of this study.
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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.
Maya G Aly, Assistant Professor study director
Cairo 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 Down Syndrome (DS), run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 8 Sep 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 Egypt. 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?
Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy (time frame: "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"). 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 8 Sep 2025.