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The Effect of Body Percussion Training on Neuromotor Performance, Attention, and Functionality in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of group-based rhythm-based body percussion training on neuromotor performance, attention, and functionality in adolescents with mild intellectual disability. The study will be conducted in individuals aged 14-18 years with mild intellectual disability using a two-arm, parallel-group, evaluator-blind design. Participants will be assigned to experimental and control groups using a simple randomization method. The experimental group will receive structured body percussion training twice a week for 45 minutes over 8 weeks. This training consists of rhythmic patterns including clapping, knee tapping, chest tapping, finger snapping, and foot tapping, and will be presented as a progressively advancing program with metronome accompaniment. The control group will receive passive music listening without intervention for the same duration and frequency. Participants will be evaluated at two time points: before and after the intervention. Evaluation tools include: The tests cover neuromotor performance with the Minnesota Hand Skills Test and the Four Square Step Test, rhythm coordination with the Metronome Synchronization Test, attention with the Stroop Test, and functionality with the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Chart 2.0.
Official title: The Effect of Body Percussion Training on Neuromotor Performance, Attention, and Functionality in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2026-04-30
Completion Date
2026-07-03
Last Updated
2026-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Rhythm-based body percussion training group
Body percussion training consists of specific movement combinations and rhythmic patterns. The basic striking areas used in training are defined as the hand, chest, knee, and foot. Foot movements are divided into two sub-regions to produce different sound tones: heel strike ("dum") and toe strike ("tek"). All movements are supported by visual symbols to make it easier for participants to follow the rhythmic patterns.
Control group (passive listening) group
The music used for body percussion training will be played at specific intervals for 45 minutes to maintain attention (in 3 rounds: 15 minutes listening followed by a 1-2 minute break). The music volume will be adjusted so as not to disturb any of the participants. Metronome adjustments, which are important in progression, will be applied similarly to the experimental group.
Locations (1)
Kütahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)