Comparsion of SPARK and Fundamental Motor Training

August 8, 2023 updated by: khadija liaquat

Effects of Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Versus Fundamental Motor Skill Training on Social and Motor Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be collected from Life care rehabilitation and special child facility.The study was completed within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The

calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome

measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the social communication and fundamental motor skills of children. The current study will evaluate the effects of sports play and active recreation for kids (SPARK) versus fundamental motor skill training on social and motor skills in children with Autism spectrum disorder. It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be collected from Life care rehabilitation and special child facility.The study was completed within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The

calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome

measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used. Analysis was carried out on SPSS version 27.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

18

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • Riphah Rehabilitation Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age range 5-9 years (11) • Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on Diagnostic and

Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,

  • Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified
  • Asperger's disorder based on clinical judgment and supported by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
  • Having moderate or greater behavioral problems as measured by a pretreatment score of >15 on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscale
  • Ability to follow directions and perform requested motor skill proficiency and executive function measures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with diagnosed cognitive impairments

    • Unable to walk independently
    • History of traumatic injury
    • History of previous surgery history
    • Inability to understand the procedure and unwillingness to participate

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: SPARK
The SPARK is an evidence based plan designed to improve health-related well-being and to maintain the positive socialization and enjoyment of physical activities or academic achievements.(4) The SPARK discipline is in line with NASPE (National Association of Sport and PE) guidelines. A standard SPARK lesson will be delivered in two parts: a health fitness activity and a skill-fitness activity. In the health fitness activity part, there will be 13 activities that include aerobic dance, running games and jump ropes. In this part, the main focus will be on developing cardiovascular endurance and promotion by modifying the intensity, duration and complexity of the activities. The activities will be mostly aimed to develop abdominal and upper body strength.
Behavioral: SPARK
Functional Motor training
Other Names:
  • FMS
Experimental: Fundamental Motor training
In terms of motor development, fundamental motor skills (FMS, e.g., locomotor and object manipulation)-such as running, jumping, throwing, and kicking-are considered the essential building blocks for further, more complex gross motor movement. (24) There will be 13 FMS activities including; running, jumping, Gallop, hopping, side gliding, skipping, leaping, catching, stationary dribbles, kicking, striking a stationary ball, overarm throw and underarm throw. FMS group will receive 30 sessions for 10 weeks (3 sessions per week, 60 min per session including CPT).
Behavioral: SPARK
Functional Motor training
Other Names:
  • FMS

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Social skills
Time Frame: Assessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of intervention
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2)
Assessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of intervention
Motor Skills:
Time Frame: Assessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of intervention
Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP)
Assessment took at 0 week of intervention and final reading was taken on 10th week of intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

khadija liaquat

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 27, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 27, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

May 27, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 15, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 8, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

August 14, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 14, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 8, 2023

Last Verified

August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RiphahIU-ASAD

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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