CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of a Motor Support Program in Children With Autism

Turkey (Türkiye)43 participantsStarted 2024-01-05

Plain-language summary

This study examined a motor support program applied for 40 minutes, two days per week, over a period of 12 weeks in children aged 4-6 years diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A total of 28 children with autism spectrum disorder participated in the study, including 14 children in the experimental group and 14 children in the control group. In addition to their regular special education sessions, participants in the experimental group received the motor support program for 40 minutes, two days per week, for 12 weeks. Data collection instruments included the Gilliam Autistic Disorder Rating Scale-Second Edition, Turkish Version (GARS-2-TV), the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition, Short Form (BOT-2) for the assessment of gross motor skills, and the caregiver-completed Sensory Profile Questionnaire for the assessment of sensory-motor skills.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 4 and 6 years of age * Having no health problems that would prevent participation in the study * Having been diagnosed with autism according to the Health Board and Guidance and Research Center (RAM) report * Not having previously participated in any motor-supported education programs (e.g., occupational therapy sessions) * Having no additional diagnoses related to physical or intellectual disabilities other than autism spectrum disorder Exclusion Criteria: * The participant's failure to attend the training program for three consecutive sessions * The participant's failure to fulfill the assigned responsibilities * The participant's voluntary withdrawal from the study at any stage for any reason

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Motor Skills as Measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition - Short Form (BOT-2 SF)"

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).

Sensory profile questionnaire to assess sensory motor skills

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2 (GADRS) for the assessment of autism-related symptoms.

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07321561

SponsorIstanbul Aydın University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-10

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Motor Skills as Measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition - Short Form (BOT-2 SF)"

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).

Sensory profile questionnaire to assess sensory motor skills

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).

The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2 (GADRS) for the assessment of autism-related symptoms.

Timeframe: Evaluations were conducted at three time points: at baseline (pretest), at the end of the 12-week intervention (posttest).