Efficacy of a somatosensory training program in sensitive perception and motor function in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism spectrum disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614001227684
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of the Balearic Islands

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-11-24
• Study Completion: 2015-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 28 June 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Having an autism spectrum disorder.
Cognitive level allowing to understand and to follow simple instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

Not having an autism spectrum disorder.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Touch thresholds, assessed with Von Frey monofilaments.[Pre-intervention and post-intervention (8 weeks).];Pressure pain thresholds, assessed with an digital algometer.[Pre-intervention/post-intervention.];Stereognosis and proprioception, assessed according to the Nottingham Sensory Assessment test.[Pre-intervention/Post-intervention.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Motor function (Perdue Pegboard test)[Pre-intervention and post-intervention (8 weeks).];Motor function (Block and Box test)[Pre-intervention and post-intervention.]