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IRCT20241205063953N3 IRCT 2025-03-25 Islamic Azad University Effectiveness of Karate and Basketball Training on Social Skills and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism The Effectiveness of Individual and Group Exercise Interventions on Social Skills and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2025-05-20 anticipated 51 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/82565 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: In this study, simple randomization was used to assign participants to study groups. The randomization unit was individual, meaning that each child was independently assigned to one of the three groups: karate, basketball, or control. The randomization tool was EXECL software which generated the random sequence before the study began to prevent allocation bias. Allocation concealment was ensured using sealed and numbered opaque envelopes containing the group assignment for each participant. These envelopes were opened only after a participant's eligibility was confirmed by an independent researcher not involved in the randomization process. Stratified randomization was applied based on age and autism severity to ensure balance across groups for these key variables. N/A Autism. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Karate group. This group practiced karate under the supervision of instructors for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Basketball group. This group practiced basketball under the supervision of instructors for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session. Intervention 3: Control group: No sports activities were involved during the research. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: All data without participant names When: 6 months after publication of the article To whom: University students and professors Conditions: For future research Where to obtain: To the researchers of this study How to obtain: By email to researchers Comments:
public Akram Jafari
Rahmatieh, Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch
Shahrekord Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8818630003 +98 38 3336 1001 jafari.akm@gmail.com Islamic Azad University scientific Akram Jafari
Rahmatieh, Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch
Shahrekord Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8817630003 +98 38 3336 1001 jafari.akm@gmail.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on DSM-IV-TR criteria Age between 3 to 6 years No prior participation in formal karate or basketball training Physical ability to participate in exercises, confirmed by a physician Parental consent for the child's participation in the study 3 years 6 years Both F84.0 Autistic disorder Treatment - Other Treatment - Other Other Intervention group: Karate group. This group practiced karate under the supervision of instructors for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session. Intervention group: Basketball group. This group practiced basketball under the supervision of instructors for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session. Control group: No sports activities were involved during the research. Social communication. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: Social Responsiveness Scale Second Edition (SRS-2). Balance. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: one leg balance test. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: 10 × 20 m endurance test. Sprint. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: 20 m sprint test. Handgrip strength. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: hand grip dynamometer. Standing broad jump. Timepoint: 48 hours before and after 12 weeks of research. Method of measurement: standing broad jump test. Islamic Azad University Approved 2024-06-05 Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch Rahmatieh, Islamic Azad University Shahrekord Branch Shahrekord Chahar-Mahal-va-Bakhtiari Iran (Islamic Republic of)