Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga Therapy: Children with ASD practice yoga for 60 minutes per session, 2 sessions per week along with regular school routine for 30 sessions.
Control Intervention1: Waitlist Control:
Sponsors
Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
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
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 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. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMr S Artchoudane
Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
Outcome results
None listed