Efficacy of a somatosensory training program in sensitive perception and motor function in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Efficacy of somatosensory training on sensitive perception and motor function in children with autism spectrum disorders

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12614001227684

Enrollment

Registered

2014-11-24

Start date

2014-11-18

Completion date

2015-06-30

Last updated

2021-06-28

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

To evaluate the efficacy of a somatosensory training program in somatosensory perception and motor function in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Interventions

Somatosensory stimulation (touching different textures, massage, object recognition, tactile pressure stimulation and traction games) in hands and face. This intervention will be administered in group sessions (5 children) with two physiotherapists. Participants will attend 2 sessions x 45 minutes per week for 8 weeks. Children attending at least than 80% of the sessions will be discarded in the data analysis.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Primary purpose

Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

4 Years to 15 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Having an autism spectrum disorder. Cognitive level allowing to understand and to follow simple instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Not having an autism spectrum disorder.

Outcome results