Autism Spectrum Disorder Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, triple-blind clinical trial that will be conducted with school-aged children (5–12 years) diagnosed with autism, who are enrolled in institutions specializing in the care of pati
if difficulties are identified, appropriate adaptations will be made. Children participating in the pilot study will not be included in the main study. Children will be assigned to two groups: an inte
Sponsors
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Paraná
Associação de Proteção aos Autistas
Fundação Ecumênica de Proteção ao Excepcional
Eligibility
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male and female children; aged between five and twelve years; previously diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and evaluated by a neurologist; who regularly attend the multidisciplinary institution in which they are officially enrolled
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with syndromic conditions, those with contraindications to laser acupuncture (such as undergoing cancer treatment; uncontrolled epilepsy; active infections; fever; wounds; or the presence of dermatitis at the acupuncture points); or those who refuse to participate in the study will be excluded from the main trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The application of laser acupuncture in school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) promotes improvements in anxious behavior. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactMariana Borsoi
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Outcome results
None listed