Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/12/038561
- Lead Sponsor
- Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 36
Inclusion Criteria
Mild autism (CARS2-HF between 15 and 28).
Moderate autism (CARS2-HF between 28 and 33.5)
Children with ASD and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), or gastrointestinal problems.
Exclusion Criteria
Children with ASD who are unable to respond to verbal and visual cues.
Other co-morbidities such as eczema, allergies, severe headaches, migraines, asthma, ear and respiratory infections, and seizures.
Unable to perform the yogic techniques.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hand grip strength, Visual reaction time, Blood pressure, Heart rate and Body mass index are used to determine the effects of yoga therapy.Timepoint: The outcome will be assessed at baseline, and completion of 15th session and 30th sesssion.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Childhood Autism Rating Scale will be used to determine the reduction of autism severity in children with ASD.Timepoint: The outcome will be assessed at baseline, and completion of 15th session and 30th sesssion.