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Comparing Boccia Game and Music-Based Exercises to Improve Hand Strength, Movement, and Thinking in Children with Autism

Comparison of Boccia Game and Music-Assisted Exercises on Grip Strength, Pinch Strength, Upper Limb Range of Motion, and Cognition in Children with Autism - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/086451
Enrollment
18
Registered
2025-05-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Boccia game: Participants in this group will engage in a structured Boccia game-based intervention, conducted 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Each session will last 30-45 minutes, incl

Sponsors

Mohd Rizwan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged between 5 to 12 years, clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder as per the Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA). 2. Children with measurable but impaired I. Grip strength (as measured by hand dynamometer) II. Pinch strength (as measured by pinch gauge) III. Upper limb active range of motion (ROM) (as measured by goniometer) 3. Participants must be able to follow basic verbal instructions required for testing and intervention. 5. No history of recent fracture or injury (within the past 6 months) to the upper limbs. 6. Parents or guardians must be able to read and understand English. 7. Written informed consent from parents and verbal assent from children willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with severe physical disabilities or deformities of the upper limb affecting motor function. 2. Children with uncontrolled seizure disorders or severe behavioral issues making participation unsafe or unmanageable. 3. Children currently undergoing intensive upper limb physiotherapy or cognitive training from other programs. 4. Children with visual, auditory, or intellectual impairments severe enough to interfere with participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1 Grip Strength 2 Pinch Strength 3 Upper Limb Range of Motion (ROM) 4 Cognitive FunctionTimepoint: 1 Pre-Intervention (Baseline, Week 0) 2 Post-Intervention (After 4 Weeks)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in autism-related behaviors assessed by the Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA)Timepoint: 1 Pre-Intervention (Week 0) 2 Post-Intervention (After 4 Weeks)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDivya Aggarwal

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

divyaaggarwal.sahs@mriu.edu.in9999597755

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026