The Relationship Between Sensory Profile and Ankle Muscle Shortness in Children With Autism
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Autism. Basic parameters: 4 years — 10 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sensory profile and ankle muscle shortness in children with autism. This study will feature only one group consisting of children with autism Childhood autism assessment scale will be completed with the families of the children included in the study. The tip-toe walking status of the children participating in the study will be observed and classified according to the tip-toe walking classification. The ankle muscle shortness of the children will be evaluated by Gastro-Soleus shortness measurements and sensory processing skills will be evaluated by Sensory profile. Muscle shortness measurements and sensory profile results will be compared.
Primary outcome measures
- Sensory Profile [Time frame: One year]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Childhood Autism Rating Scale [Time frame: One year]
- M.Gastrocnemius - M.Gastrosoleus Shortness Measurement [Time frame: One year]
- Classification of Tiptoe Walking [Time frame: One year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Special Needs Report for Children (ÇÖZGER)
- GMFCS level I,II or III
- Between the ages of 4-10
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Having a rigid contracture in passive knee extension and ankle range of motion
- History of surgery or botox affecting ankle joint range of motion in the last 6 months
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 3 centers
- Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University — Bolu
- Düzce Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi — Düzce
- Kdz. Ereğli Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi — Ereğli
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07159113 · BAIBU-FTR-SAT-10