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SPARK Exercise Program and Game-based Training in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-11
22
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
35 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare the effects of the SPARK program versus game-based circuit training on motor skills and social interaction in 22 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aged 5-12 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the SPARK group (n=11) or game-based training group (n=11) at a child rehabilitation center over 10 months. Each intervention will be delivered for 12 weeks, three times per week for 30 minutes. Motor proficiency will be measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT-2), and social interaction using the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP). After ethical approval from Riphah International University, Lahore, data will be analyzed using SPSS version 23.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
SPARK Exercise Program and Game-based Training in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosed by a psychologist
- Age between 5 and 12 years
- IQ greater than 70 measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-4)
You will not qualify if you...
- Visual or hearing impairment or any orthopedic condition
- Currently receiving intensive physiotherapy
- Recent traumatic injury or surgery within the past 6 months
- Previous participation in the SPARK program
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
IHC Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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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
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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