Aquatic Therapy Versus Sensory Room Intervention for Sensory-Motor Function in Children With Sens… (NCT07646951) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aquatic Therapy Versus Sensory Room Intervention for Sensory-Motor Function in Children With Sensory Processing Disorder
60 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of aquatic therapy and conventional sensory room intervention on adaptive neural responses and sensory-motor praxis in children with Monochannel Sensory Processing Disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups. Outcomes related to sensory processing, sensory-motor praxis, and adaptive responses will be evaluated before and after treatment. The study aims to determine whether aquatic therapy provides additional benefits compared with conventional sensory room intervention in improving sensory integration and functional performance in affected children.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 8 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:
* Children aged 4-8 years with a confirmed diagnosis of monochannel sensory processing disorder.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical Instability: Any acute illness, fever, or infectious diseases (e.g., ear infections or open wounds) that contraindicate pool therapy.
* Neurological Risks: Children with uncontrolled seizures or epilepsy that poses a safety risk in an aquatic environment.
* Severe Phobia: Extreme fear of water (hydrophobia) that prevents active participation in aquatic exercises.
* Recent Surgery: Any recent surgical interventions (orthopedic or neurological) that have not yet reached full clinical clearance for physical activity.
* Incontinence: Severe lack of bowel or bladder control unless specific medical swim diapers are utilized according to facility policy.
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?
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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
1
Change in Total Sensory Systems Score (SPM-2)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention period (post-intervention).
2
Significant improvement in the Total Sensory Systems Score (SPM-2), indicating a shift from monochannel reliance to effective multi-sensory integration.
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention period (post-intervention).