Effects Of DPPT On Motor Skills And Sleep In Children With Autism

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

It will be conducted as a Quasi Experimental study across pediatric therapy centers, specialized autism clinics, and special schools. Using non-probability convenience sampling, the study will enroll Autistic children aged 6-10 years who exhibit sensory processing difficulties, motor skill delays, and sleep disturbances. Exclusion criteria include other neurological or developmental disorders and children with major physical problems. Motor skills will be assessed with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and sleep quality will be measured using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). Participants will be receiving Wilbarger DPPT along with their usual therapy sessions, which may include general occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA etc. The DPPT intervention will occur three times per week for six weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes, including brushing, joint compressions, and calming activities. Data will be collected at baseline and post-intervention, focusing on motor skill improvement and sleep quality changes. SPSS version 23 will be used for statistical analysis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07248254

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

40

Starts

2025-10-29

Expected to finish

2026-02-23

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-25

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children diagnosed with Autism
• Both Genders Males and Females
• Age 6-11
• Autistic children diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and reported with motor skill delays and sleep disturbances.
• Children scoring within the "Definite Difference" range in sensory processing areas on the Sensory Profile 2.

You may not qualify if…

• Children with other neurological or Developmental disorders
• No serious physical or behavioral impairments (blindness and deafness)
• Children with multiple diagnosis along with ASD.

Where it is running

• Mind Care Therapy Centre — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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