Status:
COMPLETED
Testing Swim Instruction for Autistic Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Conditions:
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-9 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a specialized swimming and water-safety program (Sensory Enhanced Aquatics) and standard swimming lessons for autistic children. The main q...
Detailed Description
The investigators will conduct a single blind, randomized controlled pilot trial to test the differential effects of an eight-week (16 lesson) Sensory Enhanced Aquatics intervention and standard swim ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 5-9 yrs. who have received a clinical diagnosis for autism based on Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5 criteria
- A Social Responsiveness Scale-2 (SRS-2) T-score of ≥ 60
- Sufficient functional ability to understand directions and communicate preferences (verbally or non-verbally)
- Baseline swim test score ≤22
- No plans to relocate outside the study area during the intervention period.
- Physician consent.
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled epilepsy, as seizures increase risk of drowning.
- Baseline swim test score ≥23
- Aggressive behaviors that would put instructor safety at risk.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 14 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 4 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06216613
Start Date
April 14 2024
End Date
September 4 2025
Last Update
September 24 2025
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160