The Effects of Physical Activity Program on Psychomotor and Psycho-Social Characteristics of Autistic Children

NCT ID: NCT07273240

Last Updated: 2025-12-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-02-14

Study Completion Date

2023-06-06

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Physical Activity Program (PAP) on psychomotor and psychosocial characteristics of autistic children.

Detailed Description

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The research group consisted of a total of 40 participants, 20 in the control group (CG) and 20 in the experimental group (EG), aged between 8-12 years. EG participated in the PAP for 60 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Gilliam Autistic Disorder Rating Scale-2, Bruininks-Oseretsky motor competence test-2 short form (BOT-2 SF), Eurofit Test Battery, Pediatric Quality of Life Form and Social Skills Rating System Parent Form were used in the study.

Conditions

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Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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experimental group

Physical Activity Program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Physical Activity

Intervention Type OTHER

PAP was prepared for psychomotor (motor skills and physical fitness) and psychosocial (social skills and daily living skills) development areas based on the pre-test items of the data collection tools.

control group

No intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Physical Activity

PAP was prepared for psychomotor (motor skills and physical fitness) and psychosocial (social skills and daily living skills) development areas based on the pre-test items of the data collection tools.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Recognized ASD
* Between 8 and 12 years of age
* Attending a special education school
* No impairment of vision, hearing, or acceleration
* No health problems that would prevent economic activity
* Not participating in any sports
* Updated procedures by the parent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Family withdrawal from the study
* Failure to participate in pre-tests or post-tests
* Absence from the program for more than two weeks
Minimum Eligible Age

8 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ebru Ayaz

Independent Researcher

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Dilara F Özer, Prof. Dr.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

İstanbul Bilgi University

Gülsüm H Özcan, Dr.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa

Locations

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Izmit Special Education Practice School, Derince Special Education Practice School, Golcuk Ozdebir Special Education Practice Center, Kartepe Special Education Practice School, Izmit, Kocaeli 41500

İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

View Document

Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

View Document

Document Type: Informed Consent Form

View Document

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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06.05.2022-376308

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

06.05.2022-376308

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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