Effects of Circuit Aerobic Training and Circuit Resistance Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cardiovascular Response, and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Autistic Spectrum Disorder Children

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that impacts a child's ability to communicate and interact socially, often accompanied by repetitive behaviors and unique patterns of activity. In addition to these core characteristics, children with ASD frequently exhibit lower levels of physical fitness and are at risk for a range of health concerns, including compromised cardiovascular health and reduced respiratory function. These physical limitations can contribute to broader health disparities and reduced quality of life. Regular physical activity is increasingly recognized as an important element in managing these challenges, offering benefits that extend beyond physical health to improve social skills, behavior, and overall well-being. However, understanding which types of physical activity can most effectively enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and respiratory performance in children with ASD remains a developing field. Examining the effects of structured exercise programs, such as circuit training, can provide valuable insights into optimizing fitness strategies that cater to the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum. The objective of study is to determine the effects of circuit aerobic training and circuit resistance training on cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular responses, and peak expiratory flow rate in Autistic spectrum disorder children It is a randomized clinical trial. A consecutive sampling technique will be used to recruit the ASD children for the study. Then, they will be divided into two groups by simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped. Hand Grip Exercise will be given as baseline treatment. In group A patients will be given with circuit aerobic training while in group B patients will be given with circuit resistance training. The 6-minute walk test will be used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max), peak expiratory flow meter will be used to check peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), and digital sphygmomanometer will be used to check cardiovascular response. Data will be entered and analyzed through SPSS version 21.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 7
Maximum Age: 17
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 7-17

• Diagnosed Autistic (ASD) Children with 2 gold standard test Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised .

• Vineland scale-II completed by parents that assessed three dimensions of adaptive daily behaviors (communication, daily living skills and socialization), and children with average score between 85-115 out of total score 20-160 will be selected

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Danish Hassan, PhD
danish.hassan@riphah.edu.pk
+92 345 7946009
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 32
Treatments
Experimental: Group A
Circuit Aerobic Training
Active_comparator: Group B
Circuit Resistance Training
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov