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IRCT20221231056996N3 IRCT 2026-07-02 Islamic Azad University Comparison of the Effects of Azerbaijani Dance Exercises and Hopping on Balance and Motor Skills in Children with Intellectual Disabilities Comparison of the Effects of Azerbaijani Dance-Based Exercises and Hopping Exercises on Balance, Motor Skills, and Quality of Life in Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities 2026-08-01 anticipated 51 Pending https://irct.ir/trial/91267 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: In this three-group study, after confirming the eligibility criteria, participants will be randomly assigned to three groups (two experimental groups and one control group) using simple randomization with an online random number generation software (such as Random Allocation Software or Sealed Envelope). To ensure allocation concealment, the randomization results will be placed in opaque, sealed envelopes, and until the intervention begins, neither the researcher nor the participants will be aware of the group assignments. N/A Intellectual Disabilities. Intervention 1: Azerbaijani dance-based exercise intervention group: The intervention for this group includes performing traditional Azerbaijani movement patterns such as Milli Yeriş, Qaçma, Sürüşdürmə and Sandarama accompanied by local music. Each session consists of 10 minutes of warm-up, 25 minutes of main rhythmic exercises, and 10 minutes of cool-down and breathing exercises. The intensity of the exercises will be progressively increased by enhancing coordination demands, altering the base of support, and using unstable surfaces such as balance discs and BOSU. These exercises will be performed for 6 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions per week. Intervention 2: Hopping exercise intervention group: The hopping protocol includes six movement patterns (lateral, forward–backward, four-corner, forward, figure-eight pathway, and combined patterns), which will be performed in 30-minute sessions. The intensity of the exercises will be progressively increased according to the children’s abilities and adaptation. These exercises will be conducted for 6 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions per week. Intervention 3: Control group: Participants in this group will not receive any exercise program and will continue their usual daily activities throughout the study period. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is Data information will be published only in the form of articles and statistical results.
public Mohammadreza Seyedi
No.3, 5th Mir-Emad, Motahari St.
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3166613903 +98 21 8874 7884 seyedi@ssrc.ac.ir Sport Sciences Research Institute scientific Mohammadreza Seyedi
No.3, 5th Mir-Emad, Motahari St.
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3166613903 +98 21 8874 7884 seyedi@ssrc.ac.ir Sport Sciences Research Institute Iran (Islamic Republic of) Diagnosis of mild intellectual disability (IQ = 50–70) based on the DSM-5 criteria (performed by a trained psychologist using available clinical records). Age range of 7 to 10 years Presence of mild balance impairment based on obtaining a score below the normal range on the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Ability to understand and perform the Y Balance Test and the Stork Stand Test for initial assessments. No history of severe musculoskeletal injury within the past six months. Ability to understand and follow simple exercise instructions. 7 years 10 years Male Lack of willingness of the child or parents to continue participation. Absence from more than three training sessions. Progressive neuromuscular diseases Occurrence of acute motor or balance impairment during the intervention period. Use of medications that affect neuromuscular function and balance. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Azerbaijani dance-based exercise intervention group: The intervention for this group includes performing traditional Azerbaijani movement patterns such as Milli Yeriş, Qaçma, Sürüşdürmə and Sandarama accompanied by local music. Each session consists of 10 minutes of warm-up, 25 minutes of main rhythmic exercises, and 10 minutes of cool-down and breathing exercises. The intensity of the exercises will be progressively increased by enhancing coordination demands, altering the base of support, and using unstable surfaces such as balance discs and BOSU. These exercises will be performed for 6 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions per week. Hopping exercise intervention group: The hopping protocol includes six movement patterns (lateral, forward–backward, four-corner, forward, figure-eight pathway, and combined patterns), which will be performed in 30-minute sessions. The intensity of the exercises will be progressively increased according to the children’s abilities and adaptation. These exercises will be conducted for 6 weeks, with a frequency of 3 sessions per week. Control group: Participants in this group will not receive any exercise program and will continue their usual daily activities throughout the study period. Static Balance. Timepoint: pre and post test evaluation. Method of measurement: Stork Balance Test. Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: pre and post test evaluation. Method of measurement: Y Balance Test. Motor Skills. Timepoint: pre and post test evaluation. Method of measurement: Lincoln–Oseretsky test. Islamic Azad University Approved 2026-05-20 Research Ethics Committee of the Sport Sciences Research Institute Motahhari st. MirEmad 5th Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)