Postural control of children with autistic spectrum disorder.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: children with autistic spectrum disorder; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001113842
• Lead Sponsor: The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-08-23
• Study Completion: 2022-06-21
• Last Update Posted: 9 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

The experimental group will comprise children at the age of 3-12 years with autistic spectrum disorder identified on neurological and physiotherapy examinations.
The control group will comprise children aged 3 to 12 years with no postural defects on neurological and physiotherapy examinations, no history of postural control or movement deficits.

Exclusion Criteria

- genetic disorders
- progressive encephalopathy
- congenital abnormalities of the central nervous system
- infantile cerebral palsy
- no consent of the child and / or parents / guard to participate in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This is a composite outcome. The following will be determined:<br>-D1 – time from exit from stability state until the foot resting on the other platform<br>-D2– time from raising the foot from the first platform until gaining stability on the other platform<br>-double-support period (DSP) – foot contact with both platforms<br>-Transit time (Phase 2) – time from exit from stability state until gaining post-transit stability; the sum of D1 + DSP + D2<br>-Step length – distance between double-support site on each platform<br>This outcome will be assessed using AMTI platform and Matlab software.[the day of examination]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
-Center of Pressure (COP) displacement, ie., mean COP, path and velocity of COP signal<br>This outcome will be assessed using AMTI platform and Matlab software.[The day of examination.];The measurements of rambling (RM) trajectory :<br>-Range, path length, root mean square, standard deviation , velocity,<br>This outcome will assessed using AMTI platform and Matlab software.<br>This outcome will be assessed during quiet standing, step initiation and lateral weight shifting trials. [The day of examination.];The measurements of trembling (TR) trajectory<br>-range, path length, root mean square, standard deviation, and velocity.<br>This outcome will assessed using AMTI platform and Matlab software.<br>This outcome will be assessed during quiet standing, step initiation and lateral weight shifting trials.<br>[The day of examination.]