Design of a Sensory Integration Intervention Program

NCT07149051 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CCEE2055
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore the mechanisms of motor skill promotion and sensory integration intervention for first-grade primary school students with sensory integration dysfunction. By designing a gamified exercise intervention program tailored to lower-grade students, and combining it with the assessment and analysis of sensory integration functions, the study seeks to systematically improve their sensory integration ability and physical fitness, thereby supporting healthy growth and enhanced adaptability during this critical stage of physical and psychological development.

Conditions

Sensory Integration Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Sensory Integration Ability

  Sensory integration ability was measured using the Participants' Sensory Integration Development Evaluation Scale. The scale consists of 58 items rated on a five-point Likert scale and covers vestibular function, tactile defensiveness, proprioception, learning ability, and special problems; the last dimension was excluded due to the participants' age. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

• Speed Test

  was measured using the 50 m sprint. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

• Flexibility Test

  Flexibility was measured using the sit-and-reach test. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

• Coordination Test

  Coordination was measured using the one-minute rope skipping test. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

• Balance Test

  Balance was measured using the single-leg stance with eyes closed. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

• Lower-limb strength Test

  Lower-limb strength was measured using the standing long jump. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at three months.

  Month 3

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention program consists of gamified physical activities, incorporating game elements such as game scenarios, mechanisms, and components into the teaching content.

Behavioral: Gamified Sensory Integration Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control group received the regular physical education curriculum.

Interventions

Gamified Sensory Integration Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

This study implemented a gamified physical activity intervention aimed at improving sensory integration abilities among first-grade students with sensory processing difficulties. The intervention program incorporated game narratives, mechanisms, and components into physical education activities, guided by the Octalysis Framework to strategically engage both extrinsic (e.g., rewards, rankings) and intrinsic (e.g., creativity, social interaction, meaning) motivational drives.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 7 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Age between 6 and 7 years;
• Diagnosis of sensory integration dysfunction in at least one subscale of the assessment tool;
• Informed consent was obtained from both legal guardians and teachers.

You may not qualify if:

• Physical deformities or other conditions limiting participation in physical activities;
• Serious medical conditions;
• Severe cognitive impairments that could interfere with comprehension or participation in the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Northeast Normal University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology

Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 18, 2025
• First Posted: August 29, 2025
• Study Start: March 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 10, 2023
• Study Completion: June 30, 2023
• Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CN (1)