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NCT Number: NCT05134844

Halliwick Hydrotherapy and Snoezelen

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Autistic Disorder Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Sensory Disorder Signs and Symptoms

Age range

4 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Thessaly

Lamía, Central Macedonia, 35100, Greece

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Hydrotherapy- Snoezelen

Other

Multi sensory approach in water

Snoezelen

Other

Multu Sensory approach on land

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 26, 2021
Registry last updated
Nov 26, 2021

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