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How Swimming Can Help Children with Special Needs

Effectiveness of Aquatic Intervention on Motor Coordination and Behavioral Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - NIL

Status
Unknown
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091927
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-07-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Aquatic Therapy + Standard Care: Total duration: 12 weeks. This group will receive: Aquatic Therapy: 2 sessions per week, each 45 minutes. Includes warm-up, orientation training, free

Sponsors

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Level 1 or 2, DSM-5 criteria) Able to follow basic instructions and participate in aquatic activities Parental consent obtained for participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with uncontrolled seizures or any medical conditions contraindicated for aquatic therapy Children with a fear of water or inability to tolerate aquatic environments

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Motor Coordination by BOT-2Timepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks post-intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Behavioral Outcomes by ABCTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks post-intervention—

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactDr Feroz Kabir

Jashore University of Science and Technology

feroz@just.edu.bd8801765932545

Outcome results

None listed

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