Ayres sensory-motor integration exercises to improve sensory modulation and motor skills in children with ASD
Effects of Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises On Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
See if 12 sessions of Ayres sensory-motor integration exercises help 9–11-year-olds with ASD improve sensory processing and motor coordination compared with standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Faisalābad, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07576907 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This quasi-experimental trial will recruit 30 children aged 9–11 years with a confirmed diagnosis of moderate ASD from a clinical setting in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Participants will be randomly assigned to a treatment group receiving 12 structured sessions of Ayres-based sensory-motor integration activities or to a control group receiving standard care, with assessments before and after the intervention. The study will measure changes in sensory responsiveness and motor skill performance using standardized tools. The protocol is designed to test whether a culturally delivered, structured sensory integration program produces measurable improvements in daily functioning.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 9–11 years with a psychiatrist- or psychologist-confirmed diagnosis of moderate ASD, able to attend in-person sessions and without comorbid neurological or psychiatric disorders, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children with severe ASD, comorbid neurological/psychological disorders (such as epilepsy), or those taking sedative/hypnotic medications are excluded and may not receive benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve sensory modulation and motor coordination, helping children with ASD function more smoothly in daily activities and school tasks.
How similar studies have performed: Prior studies of Ayres Sensory Integration report some improvements in sensory and motor outcomes for children with ASD, but results have been mixed and larger controlled trials remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a psychiatrist/psychologist. * Children aged 9-11 years. * Moderate severity of ASD. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any sedative/hypnotic drugs. * Comorbid psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy). * Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study.
Where this trial is running
Faisalābad, Punjab Province
- Allied Hospital — Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eram Aslam, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.