Effects of Kinetic Sand on Functional Reach and Eye-Hand Coordination in Children With Autism

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

A quasi-experimental pre-post study will be conducted at pediatric therapy clinics and special education centers, involving 17 children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with mild to moderate ASD, selected through convenient sampling. The intervention will consist of kinetic sand play for 30 minutes, three times per week, over six weeks, including activities such as molding objects, searching for hidden items, and free play to enhance creativity, grip strength, and coordination. Eye-hand coordination and functional reach will be assessed using the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) and the Functional Reach Test. Data will be analyzed using SPSS Version 26 with paired t-tests or appropriate non-parametric methods. Ethical approval will be obtained from the Research Ethical Committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07578987

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

17

Starts

2025-10-28

Expected to finish

2026-06-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-11

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• According to DSM-5 criteria, characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction
• Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests
• Children demonstrating measurable impairments in functional reach and eye-hand coordination
• Able to follow instructions

You may not qualify if…

• Children with severe intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or other neurological conditions that significantly impair motor function
• Children currently receiving other intensive occupational or physical therapy targeting functional reach or eye-hand coordination
• Presence of musculoskeletal deformities, severe visual impairments, or other medical conditions independently affecting motor skills or coordination

Where it is running

• Imran Amjad — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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