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Comparsion of SPARK and Fundamental Motor Training

Effects of Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Versus Fundamental Motor Skill Training on Social and Motor Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05986760
Enrollment
18
Registered
2023-08-14
Start date
2022-12-27
Completion date
2023-05-27
Last updated
2023-08-14

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motor Skill

Brief summary

It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be collected from Life care rehabilitation and special child facility.The study was completed within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used.

Detailed description

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the social communication and fundamental motor skills of children. The current study will evaluate the effects of sports play and active recreation for kids (SPARK) versus fundamental motor skill training on social and motor skills in children with Autism spectrum disorder. It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be collected from Life care rehabilitation and special child facility.The study was completed within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used. Analysis was carried out on SPSS version 27.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALSPARK

Functional Motor training

Sponsors

khadija liaquat
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

The SPARK is an evidence based plan designed to improve health-related well-being and to maintain the positive socialization and enjoyment of physical activities or academic achievements.(4) The SPARK discipline is in line with NASPE (National Association of Sport and PE) guidelines. A standard SPARK lesson will be delivered in two parts: a health fitness activity and a skill-fitness activity. In the health fitness activity part, there will be 13 activities that include aerobic dance, running games and jump ropes. In this part, the main focus will be on developing cardiovascular endurance and promotion by modifying the intensity, duration and complexity of the activities.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 9 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age range 5-9 years (11) • Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, * Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified * Asperger's disorder based on clinical judgment and supported by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule * Having moderate or greater behavioral problems as measured by a pretreatment score of \>15 on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscale * Ability to follow directions and perform requested motor skill proficiency and executive function measures

Exclusion criteria

* Participants with diagnosed cognitive impairments * Unable to walk independently * History of traumatic injury * History of previous surgery history * Inability to understand the procedure and unwillingness to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Social skillsAssessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of interventionGilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2)
Motor Skills:Assessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of interventionBruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP)

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026