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Aquatic Therapy for Autism

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Led By Erika Kemp

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up one time after 8 hours of intervention have been provided to the child participant

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is for an aquatic occupational therapy group for children with autism. The goal is to help them become better swimmers.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children aged 3-12 with a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder who are interested in swimming. It's not suitable for those requiring an uncapped tracheal ventilation system.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing aquatic occupational therapy aimed at improving safety swim skills among young participants with autism.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a non-drug intervention focusing on swimming skills, typical medication side effects are not expected. However, there may be risks associated with water-based activities that will be monitored.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ immediately after the intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~immediately after the intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in individualized goals

Change in parent comfort

Change in swim skills

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Aquatic Occupational TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group-based aquatic occupational therapy with 1:1 swim buddy for safety.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor

830 Previous Clinical Trials

505,572 Total Patients Enrolled

11 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder

403 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Franklin County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

36 Total Patients Enrolled

Erika KempPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

Media Library

Aquatic Occupational Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05092321 — N/A

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study Groups: Aquatic Occupational Therapy

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Aquatic Occupational Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05092321 — N/A

Aquatic Occupational Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05092321 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any prerequisite qualifications for potential participants in this research project?

"This trial is seeking 48 participants aged 3 to 12 with a pre-existing diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and an interest in swimming."

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What is the current count of individuals participating in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative, this clinical trial is currently accepting applicants. The initial post was on September 14th 2021 and the information has been updated most recently on October 5th 2022. This medical experiment requires 48 participants to be enrolled at one site."

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Is there an age-based limit for participation in this trial, and if so, where does it stand?

"This medical trial is enrolling children aged 3 to 12 years old."

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Are there currently any vacancies in this trial that are open to enrolling participants?

"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is actively searching for suitable participants. The study was first listed on September 14th 2021 and the information has been revised as recently as October 5th 2022."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Aquatic Therapy for ASD

Erika Kemp 2021. "Aquatic Therapy for ASD". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05092321.

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