Ball Exercises and Stereotypic Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT ID: NCT05045339

Last Updated: 2025-08-03

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-09

Study Completion Date

2025-05-28

Brief Summary

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-behavioral disorder associated with repetitive movements. The role of physical therapist towards an autistic child is most neglected one. Therefore, the objective of this study was to see the effectiveness of different ball exercise on stereotypic behavior of children with ASD. Different ball exercises were implemented for 2 months, 3 sessions per week and every session consist of 35 minutes.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Exercise Group

Five different ball exercises were implemented for 35 minutes, 3 sessions per week for 2 months.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Ball Exercises

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Different ball exercises which include stability ball roll, stability ball hug, catching, throwing was performed. Along with these exercises, ball tapping exercise was also performed.

Control Group

No exercises were performed in control group

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Ball Exercises

Different ball exercises which include stability ball roll, stability ball hug, catching, throwing was performed. Along with these exercises, ball tapping exercise was also performed.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children diagnosed with ASD through experts
* Having recognized stereotypic behavior
* Having Intellectual Deficit (ID) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
* Age ranging between 4-16 years
* Consented to take part

Exclusion Criteria

* Having co-morbidities like schizophrenia and developmental delays
* Severe cases of ASD
* Showing aggressive behavior
* Having disease of cardiovascular or respiratory system
* Children unable to follow the command for exercise completely
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Faisalabad

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr Izza Ayub; PT

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Dr Sidra Majeed; PT

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

The University of Faisalabad

Locations

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The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Other Identifiers

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TUF/DR/DPT/157

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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