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A Multiple Baseline Design Study to Investigate the Effectiveness of OT-SI Using an Intensive Intervention Model

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Motor Coordination or Function; Developmental Disorder
Interventions
Other: OT-SI
Registration Number
NCT03355417
Lead Sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that children completing 30 sessions of occupational therapy using a sensory integration approach (OT-SI) will demonstrate positive changes in outcome measures related to motor coordination, functional performance and sensory processing (changes pre-post test).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a medical diagnosis of "lack of coordination" or "other coordination impairment"
  • Children and caregivers able to communicate verbally in English
  • Sensory processing impairments as determined by scores in the SPM-H form (screening). Scores must fall in the "definite dysfunction" range in one of three categories (Body Awareness, Balance & Motion, or Planning & Ideas), OR fall in the "some problems" range in 2/3 areas.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or other significant psychological impairment (e.g. bipolar disorder)
  • Receiving occupational therapy services at CHoR or another therapy site for more than 3 months
  • Significant motor impairment (e.g., cerebral palsy)
  • Significant language impairment (e.g., non-verbal, or aphasia)
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
OT-SIOT-SIOccupational therapy using a sensory integration approach
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in motor coordination: Jumping JacksBaseline to 10 weeks

Amount of correct jumps in specified time frame (10 seconds)

Change in motor coordination: Finger to Nose TouchingBaseline to 10 weeks

Amount of correct touches in specified time frame (10 seconds)

Change in motor coordination: Single Leg Stance BalanceBaseline to 10 weeks

Time held in seconds

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Sensory Processing Measure-Home FormBaseline to 10 weeks

A standardized set of questionnaires used for rating a child's sensory processing issues, motor planning (praxis), and social participation.

Change in Bruinincks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) Short-FormBaseline to 10 weeks

A standardized assessment that uses goal-directed motor activities to measure a wide array of gross and fine motor skills in individuals 4-21 years old.

Change in Goal Attainment ScalingBaseline to 10 weeks

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) is a way to develop individual goals for a patient that can be measured over the course of intervention using a standardized scale. Goals are rated on a 5-point scale and criteria for each level is established prior to starting treatment. While each patient has individual goals that are meaningful to him/her and his/her family, the outcome measurement scale is standardized so that it can be used for statistical analysis with other patients' goals. The expected level of outcome is established at initial goal setting, and 0 is used to rate an outcome where a patient achieves the expected level. If patient achieves a better than expected outcome, the score can be +1 (somewhat better) or +2 (much better). If patient achieves a worse outcome than expected, the score can be -1 (somewhat worse) or -2 (much worse). GAS goals are identified during semi-structured interview with patient and/or caregivers, and 3-4 goals are set and weighted by importance.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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