Oral habits in adults with autism-spectrum-disorder

• Conditions: F84.0; F84.1; F84.5; Pervasive developmental disorders; Childhood autism; Atypical autism; Asperger syndrome; Oral habits in adults with autism-spectrum-disorder (sensory functions, breathing, habits, Auto and externally aggressive behaviour); F84

• Registration Number: DRKS00026147
• Lead Sponsor: Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde der Johann- Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Case group:
adults with autism-spectrum-disorder
fluent German
Control group:
adults without autism-spectrum-disorder years
fluent German

Exclusion Criteria

control group: adult must not have any intellectual disabilities

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The aim of this trial is to investigate whether adults with autism-spectrum-disorder have an increased prevalence of oral habits due to their disability and associated typical behaviors. With this evaluation, conclusions can be drawn referring to the need of orthodontic treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Introduction of a standardized questionnaire for the evaluation of oral habits in adults with ASD<br>Type of oral habits <br>Beginning of oral habits practice<br>Period of oral habits practice<br>Influence of the speech impairment on the practice of oral habits