Exergaming on Hand Dexterity In Autistic Children
Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder
MeSH terms: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Through this study we aim to determine the effect of Exergaming on bimanual hand dexterity in
      Autistic children. This randomized controlled trial will recruit a sample of 20 autistic
      children as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria, through convenient sampling. The sample
      will be then randomly allocated to control group receiving the conventional dexterity
      training exercises and Intervention group which will be receiving conventional plus
      exergaming intervention.
    

Detailed description: 
      A study showed that a structured traditional physical activity intervention that targets
      specific MS resulted in motor function improvement in children with ASD along with exergaming
      that can improve EF in children with ASD.

      On a population of 20 patients with CP, Structured Neurodevelopmental Therapy-based hand
      rehabilitation (SNDTBHR) was applied and in the results Positive effects of both
      interventions i.e. SNDTBHR and LMBET were found. Significant differences were found between
      LMBET and SNDTBHR on GGF, pinch forces, JHFT, and WCST all being in the favor of LMBET.
      Exergaming interventions in the individuals with ASD showed significant improvements in the
      physical fitness, executive functioning, and their self perception. Exergaming increased the
      interest and participation of Autistic children in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. In
      contrast, exergaming had small impact on emotional regulation As per the results of another
      study participants with poorer dexterity in the beginning of exergaming training program
      greatly improved their dexterity performance, which also improved their quality of life.
      Adherence and motivation increased significantly and system usability of the exergaming was
      acceptable. Participants with impaired dexterity showed improvement in the Nine-Hole Peg Test
      and the PDQ-39

      According the researchers knowledge there have been numerous studies conducted on the effect
      of different exercise protocols on autistic children but there is lack of evidence in
      determining the effect of exergaming on specifically hand functioning/ dexterity in autistic
      population'. More studies should be done in order to check if exergaming or conventional
      treatment differ in their effect on hand dexterity in autistic children. Home based
      exergaming and low cost video assisted games for dexterity need more in depth study so that
      they can be readily used by general public.
    

Intervention name(s): Exergaming; Conventional Dexterity Exercises
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): exercise games will be done for a total of 8 weeks ,100min of exergaming/week (5 days × 20 min).; Exercises traditionally used for dexterity will be done for 8 weeks, 100min of exercises/week (5days × 20 min)
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Care Provider, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Exergaming; Dexterity