Autism Spectrum DisorderNCT06661369
Study Comparing the Effects of SPM Techniques, Individually vs. Grouped in Children With ASD
A study testing Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group and Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Autism is the most prevalent disorder as it affects attention, awareness, cognitive development, social development, and emotional aspects too. It is one of the comprehensive developmental disorders in the early stage, which is characterized by weak social learning and communication, limited activities, interests… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group and Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 26 Sep 2024to 20 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 4 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children who diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild \& moderate) according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5)
- Have an IQ 70 according to Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
- Children whose age between 4 to 12
- All participants had to be able to sit and walk without support
Who cannot join
- Children who will associate with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs
- Upper limb musculoskeletal injuries
- Visual or auditory impairments
- Children who had received sensory integration therapy for > 3 months within the past 6 months
- Children with speech delay, hearing impairment, or intellectual disability
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Riphah International University,
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
Imran Amjad, PhD, +9233224390125, Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS, +923224209422, a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Individual and Grouped Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Gross Motor Skills and Quality of Life in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is the most prevalent disorder as it affects attention, awareness, cognitive development, social development, and emotional aspects too. It is one of the comprehensive developmental disorders in the early stage, which is characterized by weak social learning and communication, limited activities, interests, learning, insufficient imaginative and stereotypical thinking or non-functional thinking of movements and verbalities. A lack of sensory perception leads to a leading autistic child\'s sensitivity to sensory stimuli or weak sensitivity and the child is not aware of the surrounding environment.
Read the detailed description
The current study will be randomized control trial; data will be collected from Lahore Garrison Institute of Special Education. This study will be conducted with 32 participants equally divided into two groups. Inclusion criteria will be Children who diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild \& moderate) according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5), Have an IQ 70 according to Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales and be able to understand and follow instructions, Children whose age between 4 to 12 and All participants had to be able to sit and walk without support according to GMFCS. Exclusion criteria for the study include Children who will associate with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs, Upper limb musculoskeletal injuries, Visual or auditory impairments, Children who had received sensory integration therapy for \> 3 months within the past 6 months and Children with speech delay, hearing impairment, or intellectual disability. SPM training will be given each child individually in the first group. In the second group techniques will be apply in a group therapy. The SPM training programme will apply for 10 months. Outcomes, including the Test of Movement Battery for Children, Quality of life scale will be use. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 23.00
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Being tested
- Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group, Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, sensory perceptual motor training, Test of Movement Battery for children,, DSM-5
- Medical subject headings
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on GroupOther
- Sensory Input
- Wheelbarrow walks, swimming, and drying off.
- Proprioceptive
- Climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
- Vestibular
- Swinging, trampolining, and playground games.
- Tactile
- Stereognosis training, textured paths, and messy play (mud, sand).
- Motor Planning
- Statue spinning, crawling through/under objects, and quick movements.
- Balance and Posture
- Various balance positions (e.g., hands and knees).
- Ocular Control
- Catching and tossing balls.
- Bilateral Coordination
- Activities using both sides of the body (e.g., stick ball).
- Visual-Spatial
- Walking, stair climbing, and puzzles.
- Fine Motor Skills
- Puzzles, bead stringing, and drawing.
- Gross Motor
- Standing, walking, running, and throwing games.
Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on IndividualOther
- Sensory Input
- Wheelbarrow walks, swimming, and drying off.
- Proprioceptive
- Climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
- Vestibular
- Swinging, trampolining, and playground games.
- Tactile
- Stereognosis training, textured paths, and messy play (mud, sand).
- Motor Planning
- Statue spinning, crawling through/under objects, and quick movements.
- Balance and Posture
- Various balance positions (e.g., hands and knees).
- Ocular Control
- Catching and tossing balls.
- Bilateral Coordination
- Activities using both sides of the body (e.g., stick ball).
- Visual-Spatial
- Walking, stair climbing, and puzzles.
- Fine Motor Skills
- Puzzles, bead stringing, and drawing.
- Gross Motor
- Standing, walking, running, and throwing games.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Individual ASD Children | Experimental | Activities were applied individually for the IND group. Individual training was applied according to the treatment protocol, activities done by step by step from simple to complex. Each activities for individuals training will be applied for 2 hours, three sessions per week, for ten successive months Receives: Other: Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual |
| Group of ASD Children | Experimental | Activities were applied in group . Group training was applied according to the treatment protocol, activities done by step by step from simple to complex. each activities for group training will be applied for 2 hours, three sessions per week, for ten successive months Receives: Other: Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
THE DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a parent-report screening tool for identifying motor coordination difficulties in children aged 5 to 15 years, 11 months. It includes 15 items across three domains: Control During Movement, Fine Motor/Handwriting, and General Coordination, rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Scores below age-specific cutoffs suggest potential Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). It is reliable, quick (10-15 min), but not diagnostic, requiring further evaluation.
Measured: 10-15 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Short Sensory Profile
The Short Sensory Profile (SSP) is a caregiver-completed questionnaire used to assess sensory processing difficulties in children aged 3-14 years. It includes 38 items across seven domains (e.g., tactile sensitivity, auditory filtering), rated on a 5-point scale. Scores help identify sensory modulation issues affecting daily activities. The SSP is quick, reliable, and widely used, but it is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument.
Measured: 2-5 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Oct 2024
- Study start26 Sep 2024
- Primary completion15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jan 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Autism Spectrum DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- It will be randomized control trial in which non probability convenient sampling will be used. Two groups of 4-12 age will be formed in which participants will be randomly divided. Group A: individually SPM training will be given, Group B: Grouped SPM training given
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sara Sattar, MS*, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06661369
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/Sara Sattar
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 24 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 27 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 27 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Individual and Grouped Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Gross Motor Skills and Quality of Life in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06661369
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/Sara Sattar
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, sensory perceptual motor training, Test of Movement Battery for children,, DSM-5
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Oct 2024 (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.
Autism is the most prevalent disorder as it affects attention, awareness, cognitive development, social development, and emotional aspects too. It is one of the comprehensive developmental disorders in the early stage, which is characterized by weak social learning and communication, limited activities, interests, learning, insufficient imaginative and stereotypical thinking or non-functional thinking of movements and verbalities. A lack of sensory perception leads to a leading autistic child\'s sensitivity to sensory stimuli or weak sensitivity and the child is not aware of the surrounding environment.
Detailed description
The current study will be randomized control trial; data will be collected from Lahore Garrison Institute of Special Education. This study will be conducted with 32 participants equally divided into two groups. Inclusion criteria will be Children who diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild \& moderate) according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5), Have an IQ 70 according to Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales and be able to understand and follow instructions, Children whose age between 4 to 12 and All participants had to be able to sit and walk without support according to GMFCS. Exclusion criteria for the study include Children who will associate with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs, Upper limb musculoskeletal injuries, Visual or auditory impairments, Children who had received sensory integration therapy for \> 3 months within the past 6 months and Children with speech delay, hearing impairment, or intellectual disability. SPM training will be given each child individually in the first group. In the second group techniques will be apply in a group therapy. The SPM training programme will apply for 10 months. Outcomes, including the Test of Movement Battery for Children, Quality of life scale will be use. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 23.00
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- It will be randomized control trial in which non probability convenient sampling will be used. Two groups of 4-12 age will be formed in which participants will be randomly divided. Group A: individually SPM training will be given, Group B: Grouped SPM training given
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Individual ASD Children | Experimental | Other: Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on IndividualActivities were applied individually for the IND group. Individual training was applied according to the treatment protocol, activities done by step by step from simple to complex. Each activities for individuals training will be applied for 2 hours, three sessions per week, for ten successive months |
| Group of ASD Children | Experimental | Other: Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on GroupActivities were applied in group . Group training was applied according to the treatment protocol, activities done by step by step from simple to complex. each activities for group training will be applied for 2 hours, three sessions per week, for ten successive months |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children who diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild \& moderate) according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5)
- Have an IQ 70 according to Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
- Children whose age between 4 to 12
- All participants had to be able to sit and walk without support
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Children who will associate with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs
- Upper limb musculoskeletal injuries
- Visual or auditory impairments
- Children who had received sensory integration therapy for > 3 months within the past 6 months
- Children with speech delay, hearing impairment, or intellectual disability
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group1. Sensory Input * Wheelbarrow walks, swimming, and drying off. 2. Proprioceptive * Climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects. 3. Vestibular * Swinging, trampolining, and playground games. 4. Tactile * Stereognosis training, textured paths, and messy play (mud, sand). 5. Motor Planning * Statue spinning, crawling through/under objects, and quick movements. 6. Balance and Posture * Various balance positions (e.g., hands and knees). 7. Ocular Control * Catching and tossing balls. 8. Bilateral Coordination * Activities using both sides of the body (e.g., stick ball). 9. Visual-Spatial * Walking, stair climbing, and puzzles. 10. Fine Motor Skills * Puzzles, bead stringing, and drawing. 11. Gross Motor * Standing, walking, running, and throwing games. | Other | Group of ASD Children |
| Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual1. Sensory Input * Wheelbarrow walks, swimming, and drying off. 2. Proprioceptive * Climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects. 3. Vestibular * Swinging, trampolining, and playground games. 4. Tactile * Stereognosis training, textured paths, and messy play (mud, sand). 5. Motor Planning * Statue spinning, crawling through/under objects, and quick movements. 6. Balance and Posture * Various balance positions (e.g., hands and knees). 7. Ocular Control * Catching and tossing balls. 8. Bilateral Coordination * Activities using both sides of the body (e.g., stick ball). 9. Visual-Spatial * Walking, stair climbing, and puzzles. 10. Fine Motor Skills * Puzzles, bead stringing, and drawing. 11. Gross Motor * Standing, walking, running, and throwing games. | Other | Individual ASD Children |
Primary outcome
THE DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
Time frame: 10-15 minutes
The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a parent-report screening tool for identifying motor coordination difficulties in children aged 5 to 15 years, 11 months. It includes 15 items across three domains: Control During Movement, Fine Motor/Handwriting, and General Coordination, rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Scores below age-specific cutoffs suggest potential Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). It is reliable, quick (10-15 min), but not diagnostic, requiring further evaluation.
1 secondary outcome
Short Sensory Profile
Time frame: 2-5 hours
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Dec 2024.
- 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.
Sara Sattar, MS* principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Group and Sensory Perceptual Motor Training on Individual in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 5 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Dec 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Imran Amjad, PhD (+9233224390125, Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
THE DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (time frame: 10-15 minutes). 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 27 Dec 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 29 Oct 2026.