'Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Balance, Cervical Posture, Dual Task, and Social Adjustment in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder'
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 23
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Cervical Posture Assessment
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of our study is to evaluate temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervical posture, balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism. The study will be conducted at Bartın Lider Special Education and Rehabilitation Center following the approval of the ethics committee. Individuals determined by the sample size calculated through power analysis will be included in the study. First, the socio-demographic characteristics (age, height, body weight, body mass index, education level, exercise and smoking habits, etc.) of the participants who voluntarily join the study will be recorded. Participants will be divided into two groups: individuals with typical motor development and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the same assessment tools will be used for both groups. Individuals with typical motor development will serve as the control group.
The assessment tools include the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the 10-Meter Walk Test, the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, the PostureScreen Android-based posture assessment application, and the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index for craniomandibular disorders. Based on the evaluation results, the relationships between TMJ, cervical posture, functional balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism will be analyzed and compared with those of individuals with typical motor development.
详细描述
It has been stated in the literature that individuals with autism spectrum disorder have postural control deficiency, but there is no study examining the dual task skills of these individuals and the contribution of these skills to social life.
It has been stated in the literature that bruxism can cause TMJ in individuals with normal development, and there are studies related to TMJ's cervical problems and balance. However, there are no studies explaining the relationship between teeth grinding and dental problems in individuals with ASD, temporomandibular joint problems and cervical posture and balance.
Studies suggest that multi-faceted evaluations be made in individuals with ASD. The aim of our study is to evaluate TMJ dysfunction, cervical posture, functional balance, dual task and social adaptation skills in individuals with ASD. In terms of these evaluations, our study has the feature of a pilot study in the literature.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 4 Years 至 21 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Having a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a physician.
- •Currently enrolled in a special education and rehabilitation center.
- •No vision problems.
- •Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- •No cognitive impairments.
- •No walking difficulties.
排除标准
- •Individuals with comorbid secondary health conditions.
- •Individuals who have undergone surgery in the past six months.
结局指标
主要结局
Cervical Posture Assessment
时间窗: At enrollment
Android-based PostureScreen Mobile (version 8.5, developed by Posture CO.inc. USA) application will be used for cervical posture assessment. The application evaluates the static posture of individuals
次要结局
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Assessment:(At enrollment)
- Social Adaptation Assessment:(At enrollment)
- Functional Balance(At enrollment)
研究者
Simay Tepik
Principal Investigator
Kırıkkale University