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FMS-CrossFit Training Program (FCTP) to Improve School Readiness in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Led by Peking University · Updated on 2026-05-11
184
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
74 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an increasing public health concern, with preschool children often exhibiting persistent deficits in school readiness. However, targeted and developmentally comprehensive interventions remain limited. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate a 12-week Fundamental Movement Skills-CrossFit Training Program (FCTP) in 184 children with ASD aged 3-6 years, compared with a Treatment As Usual (TAU) control group. The program integrates progressive FMS training with CrossFit-style circuit training to improve motor competence, social interaction, and self-regulation. Primary outcomes focus on school readiness assessed by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), while secondary outcomes include motor development, executive function, social responsiveness, and biomarkers. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, mid-intervention (8 weeks), post-intervention (12 weeks), and follow-up (20 weeks).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
FMS-CrossFit Training Program (FCTP) to Improve School Readiness in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 3 and 6 years
- Confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by DSM-5 or ADOS-2
- Ability to understand basic verbal instructions
- Written informed consent provided by parent or caregiver
You will not qualify if you...
- Participation in structured exercise programs during the past 6 months
- Severe neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, phenylketonuria, fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis)
- Major psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
- Visual, auditory, or intellectual impairments interfering with participation
- History of significant head trauma or brain injury
- Medical conditions that prevent physical activity
- Other factors deemed unsuitable by the research team
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350001
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Research Team
Y
Yuelong Ji, PHD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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