Halliwick Hydrotherapy and Snoezelen

November 24, 2021 updated by: Konstantinos Chandolias, University of Thessaly

Comparison of the Effect of Halliwick Hydrotherapy in Snoezelen Multisensory Environment and Snoezelen Intervention in Children With Autism

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Halliwick concept in the adapted Snoezelen multi-sensory environment, in the gross mobility of children belonging to the autism spectrum.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The study involved 54 children, aged 4 to 8, all of whom belonged to the autism spectrum (ASD) and all had cognitive limitations. The duration of the intervention was 3 months by specialized pediatric physiotherapists and hydrotherapists certified by the program "PEDIATRIC SPECIALIZATION" and NDT- BOBATH. All children were assessed through the WOTA 1 and PEDI assessment tests.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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53

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Greece
    • Central Macedonia
      • Lamía, Central Macedonia, Greece, 35100
        • University of Thessaly

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

4 years to 8 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children aged 4-8 years with autism
  • All participants had the criterion of participation in the monitoring treatment program by the same therapist either in water or on land.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children with other neurological diseases were excluded.
  • Children who had some scheduled surgery were also excluded intervention or injection of sausage toxin.
  • Children who were absent from the treatment program were excluded either in water or on land for more than a week.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Halliwick Snoezelen Group
Hydrotherapy in a multi-sensory Snoezelen environment
Other: Hydrotherapy- Snoezelen
Multi sensory approach in water
Other: Snoezelen
Multu Sensory approach on land
Experimental: Land Snoezelen Group
Land multi-sensory Snoezelen environment
Other: Hydrotherapy- Snoezelen
Multi sensory approach in water
Other: Snoezelen
Multu Sensory approach on land

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluation of Disability and Activity- PEDI
Time Frame: 3 months
Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory assesses key functional capabilities and performance in children ages 6 months to 7 years. PEDI is also useful for older children whose functional abilities are lower than those of seven-year-olds without disabilities.
3 months
Adaptation and progression in pool- WOTA
Time Frame: 3 months
Water Orientation test Alyn- Wota is an assessment scale to evaluate the progress of a patient in the water enviroment.
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Thessaly

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • 1. Ager, A., & O'May, F. (2001). Issues in the definition and implementation of ''best practice'' for staff delivery of interventions for challenging behaviour. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 26, 243-256. 2. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice Parameters for the assessment and treatment of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. 1999, 38(12) Supplement, 32S-54S. 3. American Psychiatric Association. Autism spectrum disorder. In: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, American Psychiatric Association, Arlington, VA 2013. p.50 4. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,4th edition(DSM-IV).Washington, DC 1994: American Psychiatric Association. 5. Anderson GM, Hoshiono Y. Neurochemical studies of autism. In: Cohen DJ, Volkmar FR (eds) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. New York: Wiley, 1997, pp. 325-343. 6. Ashby, M., Broxholme, S., Pitcaithly, D., & Lindsay, W. R. (1995). Snoezelen: Its effects on concentration and responsiveness in people with profound multiple handicaps. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58, 303-307. 7. Atari, R. (2014). The Influence of Multi-Sensory Environment on Physiological Response in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Children with Special Health Care Needs. Marquette University. 8. Bailey A & Lord C. Autism Spectrum Disorder. In M. Rutter & E. Taylor (eds) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 4th Edition. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing 2002, pp. 636-663. 9. Bailey A, Le Couteur A, Gottesman I et al. Autism as a strongly genetic disorder: evidence from a British twin study. Psychological Medicine, 1995, 25: 63-77. 10. Bailey A, Palferman S, Heavey L, Le Couteur A. Autism: the phenotype in relatives. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998, 28(5): 369-392.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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February 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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April 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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May 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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November 11, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 24, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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November 26, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 26, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 24, 2021

Last Verified

Last Verified

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November 1, 2021

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  • 36469

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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