Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in ASD

Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Cross-Sectional Study

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07825220

Acronym

ASD

Enrollment

Registered

2026-09-17

Start date

2026-01-01

Completion date

2026-10-12

Last updated

2026-09-17

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

autism spectrum disorder, balance, developmental coordination difficulties

Brief summary

condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Detailed description

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between motor coordination and postural stability in 30 children with ASD aged 5-12 years. Motor coordination was assessed using the DCDQ, and postural stability using the Pediatric Balance Scale.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

5 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Clinical diagnosis of ASD 2. Children who were able to follow simple instructions. 3. Children aged 5 to 12 years 4. Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance.

Exclusion criteria

1. Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement. 2. Severe behavioural issues in participants. 3. Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments. 4. A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07)	Single assessment at baseline/data collection	A parent/caregiver-reported standardized questionnaire used to assess motor coordination in children. It evaluates fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general coordination. Higher scores indicate better motor coordination
motor coordination	2 months	Motor coordination was assessed using the Development Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
Postural Stability - Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)	Single assessment at baseline/data collection	A 14-item functional balance scale designed to assess postural stability and functional balance in children. Each item is scored from 0-4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results