Effect of gait and balance training program on static and dynamic postural instability among children with autism spectrum disorder- A randomized controlled trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 52
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- The Pediatric Balance Scale evaluates balance in school-aged children through 14 tasks scored 0–4, with a maximum of 56 points. The Single-Leg Stance (SLS) test measures static balance by timing participants standing on one leg with arms crossed and eyes forward. Trials stop if balance is lost or eyes open during eyes-closed tests. SLS is assessed in both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a gait and balance training program on an unstable mudflats surface for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is characterized by atypical development, social communication deficits, repetitive behaviors, and motor impairments, including distinct gait patterns and reduced postural stability, which increase the risk of falls. Physical exercise has been shown to improve motor performance, coordination, and sensory capacities in children with ASD. Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group, training on mudflats, or a control group, training on a firm indoor surface. Both groups will engage in a supervised 55-minute session, 3 days a week, for 4 weeks, comprising warm-up, main exercises, and cool-down phases. The study will compare the effectiveness of these surfaces in improving gait and balance.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6.00 Year(s) 至 12.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Autistic children between 6 and 12 years of age written agreement with the research processes Absence of malnutrition Interest in participating in the intervention program.
排除标准
- •children having developmental disorder other than autism.
- •children who have undergone any surgery.
结局指标
主要结局
The Pediatric Balance Scale evaluates balance in school-aged children through 14 tasks scored 0–4, with a maximum of 56 points. The Single-Leg Stance (SLS) test measures static balance by timing participants standing on one leg with arms crossed and eyes forward. Trials stop if balance is lost or eyes open during eyes-closed tests. SLS is assessed in both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.
时间窗: 4 weeks
次要结局
- The 10MWT is commonly used to evaluate gait velocity. Patients walked 10 m, and the walking speed was calculated using the middle 6 m, excluding the first and last 2 m. Patients instructed to walk at a comfortable speed. The test will be performed twice in each condition, and the average value will be used for the analysis.(The TUG test is a reliable and valid tool for measuring functional mobility. The subjects stand up from a chair with an armrest, walk about 3 m, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. The time taken to perform this process is measured.)
研究者
Megha Yadav
Galgotias University