Clinical Trial

SPARK Exercise Program and Game-based Training in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Record status
This record was last updated May 11, 2026 (before its estimated June 2, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare the effects of the SPARK program versus game-based circuit training on motor skills and social interaction in 22 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aged 5-12 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the SPARK group (n=11) or game-based training group (n=11) at a child rehabilitation center over 10 months. Each intervention will be delivered for 12 weeks, three times per week for 30 minutes. Motor proficiency will be measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT-2), and social interaction using the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP). After ethical approval from Riphah International University, Lahore, data will be analyzed using SPSS version 23.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07579000
Lead Sponsor Riphah International University
Conditions Autism Spectrum Disorder
Enrollment 22 participants
Start Date 2025-10-28
Primary Completion 2026-06-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-11