Movement program shows promise for kids with autism
NCT ID NCT06766942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a structured movement program (Sherborne Developmental Movement) in 30 children aged 8-12 with autism. The program aimed to improve how they process sensory information, move their bodies, and perform everyday tasks. Results were measured using motor skill tests and caregiver questionnaires.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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8 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: Being between the ages of 8-12 Being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Having the Family Consent Form approved by the child's primary caregiver Having the necessary prerequisite skills to participate in the study * Being able to follow the commands given, * Being able to imitate the model by taking the cues as a model, * Having no other physical or mental disability other than ASD, * Having no other health problems, * Having the ability to hold the toilet. Exclusion criteria: Participant participating in an education and therapy program without the researcher's knowledge during the study Having problems adapting to the evaluation and education program Participant wanting to leave the study for any reason during the research process
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cukurova University
Adana, Sariçam, 01250, Turkey (Türkiye)
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