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To study the effectiveness of foot strengthening exercises with Kinesio taping on flat feet in children with autism spectrum disorder - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/087744
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-05-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Strengthening Exercises: Heel raise exercise is a static exercise that involves the stabilizing muscles that form the arch of the foot. To strengthen the gastrocnemius, apart from that,

Sponsors

Gurugram University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children diagnosed by Physician or Psychologist with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder aged between 4 to 12 years. Able to accept and follow simple commands. Flexible flat feet 1 Grade partial fall of the arch mild 2 Grade fall of the entire arch moderate 3 Grade total fall of the arch with valgus deviation of the foot Severe Male and female. Participants.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Uncooperative child.[14] If any allergic reactions on skin is seen in children using kinesio taping will be excluded for this study.[16] Recent or Chronic Injuries Affecting the foot and ankle like- previous fractures or Surgeries of the Ankle joint.[15] Any metabolic disease like rickets, hypothyroidism or neuropathy subject will be excluded from this study.[15]

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Force Gauges Medial Longitudinal Arch Height by Vernier CaliperTimepoint: 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Navicular Drop TestTimepoint: At baseline(day0), Post intervention(Week4)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBharti Sharma

Gurugram University

bhartibpt@gmail.com9899381400

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026