Toilet Training Issues in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

Impaired Toilet Training, LUTS and Bowel Dysfunction in Children With DCD

Recruiting Observational Study
Developmental Coordination Disorder Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Bowel Dysfunction
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
5 – 8
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
84 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children who have been diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and those who develop typically for comparison. Participants will help researchers understand differences in toilet training and bowel problems between these two groups.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a DCD-Q score indicating I do not have DCD.
  • I have other developmental disorders like autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This cross-sectional case-control study aimed to determine whether there is a significant difference in the prevalence of impaired toilet training, LUTS, and functional bowel problems among children diagnosed with DCD and typically developing children (TDC).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with DCD by a multidisciplinary team (DCD case group) * Children with a typical development, grade and gender matched with the DCD case group (TDC control group). Exclusion Criteria: * A DCD-Q score indicative for DCD (TDC control group) * Presence of other develop…
Contacts

Bieke Samijn, PhD

+32 9 332 19 38

bieke.samijn@ugent.be

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