Effect of Virtual Reality on Balance in Autism

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism
• Interventions: Device: Virtual reality rehabilitation; Other: Traditional physical therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06094335
• Lead Sponsor: Batterjee Medical College

Brief Summary

Children with ASD have poorer postural balance when compared to normal individuals. So, The aim of this study is to assess the effect of Virtual Reality on postural control in Autistic children

Detailed Description

Autism spectrum disorders are a collection of persistent neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in social interactions, communication, and repetitive, stereotyped, and restricting behaviors. Movement problems can occur throughout infancy and are one of the early indications of autism. Furthermore, movement impairments are the most often observed nonverbal deficits in autistic children.

Postural stability is described as the capacity to maintain an upright posture by keeping the body's center of gravity over its base of support with little swaying or maximal steadiness, and it is considered a fundamental skill required for normal motor development.

Virtual Reality has been used in the field of balance rehabilitation and training because of its relatively low cost and enjoyment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to study the effect of VR on balance in children with ASD.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-03-10
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-25
• Status Verified: 2023-10
• Study Completion: 2023-10-12
• Study First Submitted: 2023-10-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-10-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-10-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-10-23
• Last Update Posted: 2023-10-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 53

Inclusion Criteria

• Mild ASD

Exclusion Criteria

• Taking medication affect motor
• Had a head injury, genetic disorder, blindness, fracture

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Study	Virtual reality rehabilitation	Virtual reality plus traditional physical therapy
Study	Traditional physical therapy	Virtual reality plus traditional physical therapy
Control	Traditional physical therapy	Traditional physical therapy

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Static Balance	12 weeks	Change of overall postural sway scores using Biodex balance system
Functional Balance	12 weeks	Change in balance scores was measured using a pediatric balance scale. PBS collect scores for the 14 tasks assessed. The tasks are scored on a five-point scale (0, 1, 2, 3, or 4), with zero denoting an inability to perform the activity without assistance and four denoting the ability to perform the task with complete independence. Scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better postural control

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Local Autism Center; 🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia