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Effects of Kinetic Sand on Functional Reach and Eye-Hand Coordination in Children With Autism
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-11
17
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
A quasi-experimental pre-post study will be conducted at pediatric therapy clinics and special education centers, involving 17 children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with mild to moderate ASD, selected through convenient sampling. The intervention will consist of kinetic sand play for 30 minutes, three times per week, over six weeks, including activities such as molding objects, searching for hidden items, and free play to enhance creativity, grip strength, and coordination. Eye-hand coordination and functional reach will be assessed using the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) and the Functional Reach Test. Data will be analyzed using SPSS Version 26 with paired t-tests or appropriate non-parametric methods. Ethical approval will be obtained from the Research Ethical Committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Kinetic Sand on Functional Reach and Eye-Hand Coordination in Children With Autism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder based on DSM-5 criteria showing persistent deficits in social communication and interaction
- Exhibiting restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests
- Showing measurable problems with functional reach and eye-hand coordination
- Able to follow instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or other neurological conditions severely affecting motor function
- Currently receiving intensive occupational or physical therapy targeting functional reach or eye-hand coordination
- Musculoskeletal deformities, severe visual impairments, or other medical conditions independently affecting motor skills or coordination
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Imran Amjad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 5400
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, PhD
CONTACT
M
Muhammad Asif Javed, PhD*
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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