Motor Skills DisordersNCT07576907
Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises and Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With ASD
A study testing Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises in people with Motor Skills Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 11 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Skills Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 10 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 9 to 11 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a psychiatrist/psychologist.
- Children aged 9-11 years.
- Moderate severity of ASD.
Who cannot join
- Use of any sedative/hypnotic drugs.
- Comorbid psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy).
- Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises On Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles.
Read the detailed description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly affecting children around the globe, bringing with it a variety of behavioral, social, and developmental hurdles.
One of the more subtle yet significant challenges faced by many children with ASD is trouble with sensory modulation and motor coordination. These kids often find it hard to process sensory information in a way that allows them to engage meaningfully with their surroundings. As a result, they may experience behavioral issues, struggle with motor planning, and have a harder time participating in daily activities. To help with this, sensory-motor integration exercises are designed to enhance how the nervous system interprets and reacts to sensory input, leading to smoother and more coordinated physical responses. While these therapies have been looked into in various parts of the world, their application in structured and culturally relevant ways in South Asia is still quite limited. This project seeks to explore how a sensory-motor integration intervention can impact sensory responsiveness and motor skill development in children with ASD. This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles. We will utilize tools TGMD and Sensory Modulation Assessment Tool to evaluate outcomes. The quantitative data collected will be analyzed to compare improvements in sensory and motor skills between the two groups. The goal is to support the incorporation of sensory-motor strategies into rehabilitation programs for children with ASD, especially in low-resource settings.
- Being tested
- Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration, Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Skills Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration ExercisesOther
Ayres' Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises are play-based therapeutic activities designed to improve how children process sensory information. They target tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems through tasks like swinging, balancing, crawling, and object manipulation. Sessions are individualized and child-centered to promote adaptive responses, motor coordination, and functional skills.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ayre's sensoray integration exercises | Experimental | Conducted over 12 sessions (3 times/week for 4 weeks), each session lasting ~45 minutes.
Exercises based on Ayres' sensory integration therapy and included, Activities for tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular stimulation. Tasks like pressing play dough, crawling, balancing, jumping, swinging, and obstacle navigation.
Sessions were individualized and child-centred to promote adaptive responses Receives: Other: Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
TGMD-2
The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) is a standardized assessment used to evaluate gross motor skills in children aged 3-10 years. It measures locomotor and object control skills, with each performance criterion scored as 1 (present) or 0 (absent). The raw score for each subtest ranges from 0 (lowest) to 48 (highest), while the overall Gross Motor Quotient (GMQ) ranges from 46 to 160, with higher scores indicating better motor performance.
Measured: 3rd Day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 May 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026
- Primary completion1 Jul 2026
- Study completion10 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Motor Skills DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Eram Aslam, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07576907
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RCR/RCR&AHS/25/0725
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 4 May 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Lu M, Pang F, Wang R, Liu Y, Peng T. The association between autistic traits and excessive smartphone use in Chinese college students: The chain mediating roles of social interaction anxiety and loneliness. Res Dev Disabil. 2022 Dec;131:104369. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104369. Epub 2022 Oct 26.
PubMed 36306598Miller LJ, Anzalone ME, Lane SJ, Cermak SA, Osten ET. Concept evolution in sensory integration: a proposed nosology for diagnosis. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;61(2):135-40. doi: 10.5014/ajot.61.2.135. No abstract available.
PubMed 17436834Martel M, Finos L, Bahmad S, Koun E, Salemme R, Sonie S, Fourneret P, Schmitz C, Roy AC. Motor deficits in autism differ from that of developmental coordination disorder. Autism. 2024 Feb;28(2):415-432. doi: 10.1177/13623613231171980. Epub 2023 May 25.
PubMed 37226824
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises On Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07576907
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RCR/RCR&AHS/25/0725
- Keywords
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration, Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles.
Detailed description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly affecting children around the globe, bringing with it a variety of behavioral, social, and developmental hurdles.
One of the more subtle yet significant challenges faced by many children with ASD is trouble with sensory modulation and motor coordination. These kids often find it hard to process sensory information in a way that allows them to engage meaningfully with their surroundings. As a result, they may experience behavioral issues, struggle with motor planning, and have a harder time participating in daily activities. To help with this, sensory-motor integration exercises are designed to enhance how the nervous system interprets and reacts to sensory input, leading to smoother and more coordinated physical responses. While these therapies have been looked into in various parts of the world, their application in structured and culturally relevant ways in South Asia is still quite limited. This project seeks to explore how a sensory-motor integration intervention can impact sensory responsiveness and motor skill development in children with ASD. This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles. We will utilize tools TGMD and Sensory Modulation Assessment Tool to evaluate outcomes. The quantitative data collected will be analyzed to compare improvements in sensory and motor skills between the two groups. The goal is to support the incorporation of sensory-motor strategies into rehabilitation programs for children with ASD, especially in low-resource settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ayre's sensoray integration exercises | Experimental | Other: Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration ExercisesConducted over 12 sessions (3 times/week for 4 weeks), each session lasting ~45 minutes. Exercises based on Ayres' sensory integration therapy and included, Activities for tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular stimulation. Tasks like pressing play dough, crawling, balancing, jumping, swinging, and obstacle navigation. Sessions were individualized and child-centred to promote adaptive responses |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a psychiatrist/psychologist.
- Children aged 9-11 years.
- Moderate severity of ASD.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Use of any sedative/hypnotic drugs.
- Comorbid psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy).
- Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration ExercisesAyres' Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises are play-based therapeutic activities designed to improve how children process sensory information. They target tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems through tasks like swinging, balancing, crawling, and object manipulation. Sessions are individualized and child-centered to promote adaptive responses, motor coordination, and functional skills. | Other | Ayre's sensoray integration exercises |
Primary outcome
TGMD-2
Time frame: 3rd Day
The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) is a standardized assessment used to evaluate gross motor skills in children aged 3-10 years. It measures locomotor and object control skills, with each performance criterion scored as 1 (present) or 0 (absent). The raw score for each subtest ranges from 0 (lowest) to 48 (highest), while the overall Gross Motor Quotient (GMQ) ranges from 46 to 160, with higher scores indicating better motor performance.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Sep 2026.
- Background: PubMed 36306598Lu M, Pang F, Wang R, Liu Y, Peng T. The association between autistic traits and excessive smartphone use in Chinese college students: The chain mediating roles of social interaction anxiety and loneliness. Res Dev Disabil. 2022 Dec;131:104369. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104369. Epub 2022 Oct 26.
- Background: PubMed 17436834Miller LJ, Anzalone ME, Lane SJ, Cermak SA, Osten ET. Concept evolution in sensory integration: a proposed nosology for diagnosis. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;61(2):135-40. doi: 10.5014/ajot.61.2.135. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 37226824Martel M, Finos L, Bahmad S, Koun E, Salemme R, Sonie S, Fourneret P, Schmitz C, Roy AC. Motor deficits in autism differ from that of developmental coordination disorder. Autism. 2024 Feb;28(2):415-432. doi: 10.1177/13623613231171980. Epub 2023 May 25.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Eram Aslam, MS principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises in people with Motor Skills Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
TGMD-2 (time frame: 3rd Day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07576907, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2026.