Assessment of Movement Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder

February 24, 2019 updated by: Dina Tharwat mohamed ali
this study is to explore the degree of impairement in movement skills in children with autistic spectrum disorders

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Motor impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , are prevalent and pervasive . However ,sensori-motor development and self-care activities such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting, remain little explored in comparison to the other areas of development. Some children with ASD have difficulty mastering self-care skills, which we will call daily living skills .

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: eman fathalla gad, lecturer

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

children from age of 3 years to 18 years with autism not having other brain disease

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • all children with autism from the age of 3 years to 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • children less than 3 years , children with neurodegenerative disorders or cerebral palsy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
age band one
age band one ( from 3 to 6 years ) we test manual dexterity by posting coins with prefered hand and non prefered hand test balance by jumping on mats
this test measures manual dexterity , balance , aiming and catching
age band two
age band two ( from 7 to 10 years ) test manual dexterity by threading lace
this test measures manual dexterity , balance , aiming and catching
age band three
age band three ( from 11 to 18 years ) test manual dexterity by turning pegs test balance by zigzag hopping
this test measures manual dexterity , balance , aiming and catching

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
assessment of motor skills in autism spectrum disorders through Movement Assessmet Battery for Children test ( M-ABC) , using checklists' method .
Time Frame: baseline
early detection of motor impairement in child with autism and possbillity of prevention .
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

April 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2019

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

August 2, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 26, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2019

Last Verified

July 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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