Deep Pressure Technique for Movement and Sleep in Children With Autism
Tests a deep pressure touch technique in children with autism for movement and sleep.
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Registry title: Effects Of DPPT On Motor Skills And Sleep In Children With Autism
Key facts
- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 6 and 12 years old?
Source: NCT07248254, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Mind Care Therapy CentreLahore, PakistanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07248254
- Record updated
- 25 February 2026
- Original description
It will be conducted as a Quasi Experimental study across pediatric therapy centers, specialized autism clinics, and special schools. Using non-probability convenience sampling, the study will enroll Autistic children aged 6-10 years who exhibit sensory processing difficulties, motor skill delays, and sleep disturbances. Exclusion criteria include other neurological or developmental disorders and children with major physical problems. Motor skills will be assessed with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and sleep quality will be measured using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ).Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) on Motor Skills and Sleep Pattern in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
It will be conducted as a Quasi Experimental study across pediatric therapy centers, specialized autism clinics, and special schools. Using non-probability convenience sampling, the study will enroll Autistic children aged 6-10 years who exhibit sensory processing difficulties, motor skill delays, and sleep disturbances. Exclusion criteria include other neurological or developmental disorders and children with major physical problems. Motor skills will be assessed with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and sleep quality will be measured using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ).
Participants will be receiving Wilbarger DPPT along with their usual therapy sessions, which may include general occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA etc. The DPPT intervention will occur three times per week for six weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes, including brushing, joint compressions, and calming activities. Data will be collected at baseline and post-intervention, focusing on motor skill improvement and sleep quality changes. SPSS version 23 will be used for statistical analysis.
Inclusion: Children diagnosed with Autism; Both Genders Males and Females; Age 6-11; Autistic children diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and reported with motor skill delays and sleep disturbances; Children scoring within the "Definite Difference" range in sensory processing areas on the Sensory Profile 2.
Exclusion: Children with other neurological or Developmental disorders; No serious physical or behavioral impairments (blindness and deafness); Children with multiple diagnosis along with ASD.