SWOC Activities on Balance, Gait and Endurance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-15

Study Completion Date

2025-05-31

Brief Summary

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and restrictive interests.

Affecting 0.2-2% of children, ASD often includes motor growth retardation, which worsens over time. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in boys, and its cause is believed to be genetic, with environmental stimuli potentially activating certain genes. This study aims to explore the effects of Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC) activities on balance, gait, and endurance in children with ASD, seeking to discover novel treatment techniques that could enhance clinical practices and improve motor skills in these children.

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted over 10 months, with data collected from the Lahore Autism Center and PSRD hospital in Lahore, Punjab. The sample will include 44 children with confirmed ASD, aged 8 to 12 years, divided into two groups: one undergoing SWOC activities and the other receiving conventional physiotherapy. Interventions will occur 4 days a week for 30-40 minutes each day. Pre- and post-treatment measurements will be taken using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and Functional Gait Assessment (FGA).

Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 24, with statistical significance set at P = 0.05.

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Detailed Description

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4 weeks treatment plan.

Group A: A randomized controlled trial investigate the effect of a standard walking obstacle course activities on balance, gait and endurance in children with ASD. Activity could include navigating obstacles of varying height and width balancing on beam, stepping over hurdles and walking on different surfaces. 2-3 times for 4 weeks. Balance beam Stepping stones Hurdle Markers Soft Mats Balance activities Gait and Endurance activities

Group B: Either receive no interventions or engages in a different form of physical activities that doesn't focus on balance gait and endurance e.g standard physical education activities like walking, running climbing, jumping along with applied behavioral therapy, speech therapy and customized physical therapy. 2-3 times for 4 weeks.

Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A randomized controlled trial performed, in which 44 children with age of 8-12 years will be taken randomly after meeting inclusion criteria. Children will be divided into two groups. Group A will receive a standard walking obstacle course (e.g balance beam, stepping stones, hurdles, soft mats, gait and endurance activities) 2-3 times a week. Group B will receive other form of physical activities such as standard physical activities (e.g walking, running, climbing, jumping) 2-3 times a week. Pre values were taken at 1st week and post values of intervention will be taken after 4th week of intervention to measure the effects of both therapies.

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

The participants were blinded throughout the session but therapist and assessor were not be so it was a single blinded session.

Study Groups

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Group A

For Group A Standardized Walking Obstacle Course Activities at least 2-3 times a week during a 4-week period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Standardized Walking Course Activities

Intervention Type OTHER

A randomized controlled trial investigate the effect of a standard walking obstacle course on balance, gait and endurance in children with ASD. Activity could include navigating obstacles of varying height and width balancing on beam, stepping over hurdles and walking on different surfaces.

* Balance activities
* Gait activities
* Endurance activities Start with easier task and end with difficulties. SWOC activities performs 2 to 3 times a week for 4weeks.

Group B

For Group B other physical activities at least 2-3 times a week during a 4-week period.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Common Physical Activities

Intervention Type OTHER

Either receive no interventions or engages in a different form of physical activities that doesn't focus on balance gait and endurance e.g standard physical education activities like walking, running, climbing, jumping along with applied behavioral therapy, speech therapy and customized physical therapy.

Interventions

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Standardized Walking Course Activities

A randomized controlled trial investigate the effect of a standard walking obstacle course on balance, gait and endurance in children with ASD. Activity could include navigating obstacles of varying height and width balancing on beam, stepping over hurdles and walking on different surfaces.

* Balance activities
* Gait activities
* Endurance activities Start with easier task and end with difficulties. SWOC activities performs 2 to 3 times a week for 4weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Common Physical Activities

Either receive no interventions or engages in a different form of physical activities that doesn't focus on balance gait and endurance e.g standard physical education activities like walking, running, climbing, jumping along with applied behavioral therapy, speech therapy and customized physical therapy.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children with confirmed diagnosis of ASD.
* Age of patients 8 to 12 year.
* Both male and female.
* Fall less than 15 times in 30 seconds in Flamingo balance scale test.