Clinical Trial: Adapted Aquatic Exercise and Behavioral Outcomes, Flexibility, and Handgrip Strength in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effects of Adapted Aquatic Exercise on Behavioral Outcomes, Flexibility, and Handgrip Strength in Male Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Brief Summary:
This randomized clinical trial studied whether an adapted aquatic exercise program could improve behavior and physical abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Thirty-five boys aged 6 to 12 years with mild ASD participated in the study.Participants were randomly assigned to either an aquatic exercise group or a control group.The aquatic exercise group took part in a structured, individualized swimming and water-based exercise program twice per week for 16 weeks, while the control group continued…
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