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NCT Number: NCT07273240

The Effects of Physical Activity Program on Psychomotor and Psycho-Social Characteristics of Autistic Children

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Physical Activity Program (PAP) on psychomotor and psychosocial characteristics of autistic children.

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Key information

Conditions

Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Age range

8 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Izmit Special Education Practice School, Derince Special Education Practice School, Golcuk Ozdebir Special Education Practice Center, Kartepe Special Education Practice School, Izmit, Kocaeli 41500

İzmit, Kocaeli, 41500, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The research group consisted of a total of 40 participants, 20 in the control group (CG) and 20 in the experimental group (EG), aged between 8-12 years. EG participated in the PAP for 60 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Gilliam Autistic Disorder Rating Scale-2, Bruininks-Oseretsky motor competence test-2 short form (BOT-2 SF), Eurofit Test Battery, Pediatric Quality of Life Form and Social Skills Rating System Parent Form were used in the study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Recognized ASD
  • Between 8 and 12 years of age
  • Attending a special education school
  • No impairment of vision, hearing, or acceleration
  • No health problems that would prevent economic activity
  • Not participating in any sports
  • Updated procedures by the parent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Family withdrawal from the study
  • Failure to participate in pre-tests or post-tests
  • Absence from the program for more than two weeks

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity

Other

PAP was prepared for psychomotor (motor skills and physical fitness) and psychosocial (social skills and daily living skills) development areas based on the pre-test items of the data collection tools.

Primary outcomes

  1. The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics

    Time frame: 10-week physical activity program

    Outcome Name: Change in gross motor skills Description: Measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), total and subscale scores.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics

    Time frame: 10-week physical activity program

    Outcome Name: Change in gross motor skills Description: Measured using total and subscale scores using the Eurofit Test Battery.

Other outcomes

  1. The effect of physical activity on psychososyal characteristics

    Time frame: 10-week physical activity program

    Outcome Name: Change in psychosocial skills Description: Psychosocial characteristics were measured using the Gilliam Autism Disorder Rating Scale-2.

  2. The effect of physical activity on psychosocial characteristics

    Time frame: 10-week physical activity program

    Outcome Name: Change in gross psychosocial skills Description: Psychosocial characteristics were measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Form.

  3. The effect of physical activity on psychosocial characteristics

    Time frame: 10-week physical activity program

    Outcome Name: Change in gross psychosocial skills Description: Psychosocial characteristics were measured using the Social Skills Rating System Parent Form

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Dec 9, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 9, 2025

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