Clinical trial NCT06922422: Sensory-Motor Integration for Sensory Processing and Balance in ASD
Official title: The Effects of Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises on Sensory Processing and Balance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Lead sponsor: Assiut University
Sponsor class: OTHER
Collaborators: name: King Saud University
name: Taif University
First posted: 2025-04-10
Enrollment: 16
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 6
Maximum age (years): 12
Standard ages: CHILD
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Interventions:

* Experimental: Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises
* Sessions: 64 (45 min/session, 4 days/week)
* Duration: 16 weeks
* Components: Tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular activities designed for individual sensory profiles.
* Active Comparator: Conventional Therapy
* Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
* Massage therapy
* Sessions: Same duration (45 min/session, 4 days/week)
Primary purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Brief summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a 16-week structured sensory-motor integration exercise program compared to conventional therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis and massage therapy) in improving sensory processing abilities and balance in children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Outcomes are measured using the Short Sensory Profile and Berg Balance Scale at baseline and after 16 weeks of intervention. Findings aim to demonstrate the clinical utility of sensory-motor integration exercises in enhancing functional outcomes for children with ASD.

Detailed description: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often experience significant sensory processing issues and motor coordination challenges, particularly balance deficits. This study evaluates a sensory-motor integration intervention aimed at improving sensory modulation and motor abilities. Participants aged 6 to 12 years are randomized into two groups: an intervention group participating in structured sensory-motor exercises (64 sessions, 4 times weekly, 45 minutes per session), and a control group receiving conventional therapy (primarily Applied Behavior Analysis and massage therapy). Outcomes are assessed using standardized measures: the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) for sensory processing and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for balance, at baseline and immediately following the intervention period.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 6-12 years
* Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-5 criteria)
* Mild-to-moderate ASD severity (CARS score ≤ 39.5)
* Ability to participate in structured sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant physical impairments or medical conditions affecting participation
* Recent (within 6 months) participation in sensory integration therapy

Primary outcomes:
measure: Short Sensory Profile (SSP)
timeFrame: 16 weeks
measure: Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
timeFrame: 16 weeks
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Locations:
city: Assiut
country: Egypt
facility: Faculty of Sport Sciences, Assiut University
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