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Effects of Kinetic Sand on Functional Reach and Eye-Hand Coordination in Children With Autism

NCT07578987 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 17

Last updated 2026-05-11

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Summary

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

Interventions

OTHER

Kinetic Sand Play

After obtaining consent, the patient was introduced to a rehabilitation protocol combining traditional physiotherapy for the wrist and hand with kinetic sand therapy. The program included range of motion exercises, grip strengthening, and kinetic sand activities, performed for 40 minutes per session, 6 days per week, over 7 weeks. This comprehensive approach aimed to reduce pain and swelling while improving hand function, strength, and coordination.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Huma Mumtaz, MS-PT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-28
Primary Completion
2026-05-05
Completion
2026-06-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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