24 Participants Needed

Motor Synchrony Games for Autism Spectrum Disorder

(MSG Trial)

Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Appalachian State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to determine if progressively more challenging playground games (motor synchrony games) improve executive function in preschool-aged children.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for preschool-aged children who are healthy or have Autism Spectrum Disorder. It aims to see if certain playground games can help with their self-control and decision-making skills.

Inclusion Criteria

Must be enrolled in the preschool classroom
Must express at least one word
Must run independently

Exclusion Criteria

Known motor disorder
Hearing or vision disorder that cannot be corrected

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline

Participants undergo baseline procedures twice a week for 6, 9, or 12 sessions, including post-hurricane Helene sessions for the 12-session group

3-6 weeks
Twice weekly sessions

Intervention

Participants engage in intervention sessions involving rhythm and motor games designed for synchronous movement

Approximately 12 weeks
Twice weekly sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after intervention completion

2 months
Assessment at 2 months follow-up

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Motor Synchrony Games
Trial Overview The study tests whether motor synchrony games, which are structured and increasingly challenging playground activities, can enhance executive function in young kids.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Third cohortExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
These participants enter the intervention after 12 baseline sessions (and 3 sessions post-hurricane Helene)
Group II: Second cohortExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
These participants enter the intervention after 9 baseline sessions
Group III: First cohortExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
These participants begin the intervention after 6 sessions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Appalachian State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
46
Recruited
2,600+
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