Splash or soothe? new study tests pool therapy for kids with sensory issues
NCT ID NCT07646951
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two therapies for children aged 4-8 with monochannel sensory processing disorder, where the brain relies on one sense at a time. One group will do exercises in a therapy pool, while the other uses a sensory room. Researchers will measure changes in sensory integration and motor skills to see if water-based therapy offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aquatic therapy sessions in a therapeutic pool
- What this could lead to
- If aquatic therapy proves more effective, it could offer a new, engaging option to help children with sensory processing disorder better integrate sensory information and improve motor skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary widely between individuals.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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4 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-8 years with a confirmed diagnosis of monochannel sensory processing disorder. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical Instability: Any acute illness, fever, or infectious diseases (e.g., ear infections or open wounds) that contraindicate pool therapy. * Neurological Risks: Children with uncontrolled seizures or epilepsy that poses a safety risk in an aquatic environment. * Severe Phobia: Extreme fear of water (hydrophobia) that prevents active participation in aquatic exercises. * Recent Surgery: Any recent surgical interventions (orthopedic or neurological) that have not yet reached full clinical clearance for physical activity. * Incontinence: Severe lack of bowel or bladder control unless specific medical swim diapers are utilized according to facility policy.
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