SWOC Activities on Balance, Gait and Endurance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and restrictive interests. Affecting 0.2-2% of children, ASD often includes motor growth retardation, which worsens over time. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed
| Condition(s) | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and restrictive interests. Affecting 0.2-2% of children, ASD often includes motor growth retardation, which worsens over time. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in boys, and its cause is believed to be genetic, with environmental stimuli potentially activating certain genes. This study aims to explore the effects of Standardized Walking Obstacle Course (SWOC) activities on balance, gait, and endurance in children with ASD, seeking to discover novel treatment techniques that could enhance clinical practices and improve motor skills in these children. This randomized controlled trial will be conducted over 10 months, with data collect |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Children with confirmed diagnosis of ASD. * Age of patients 8 to 12 year. * Both male and female. * Fall less than 15 times in 30 seconds in Flamingo balance scale test. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe physical impairment. * Severe intellectual impairment. * Comorbid conditions that could prevent participation. |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-04-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT06943274 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06943274 |