Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

July 24, 2024 updated by: Güllü Aydın Yağcıoğlu, Gulhane School of Medicine

Caregiver's Burden and Their Relationship to Physical Activity, Exercise Self-Efficacy, Perceived Exercise Benefits and Barriers in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study aims to examine the relationship between caregiving burden and physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and perceived exercise benefits and barriers in caregivers of Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (CwASD).The study population consisted of primary caregivers of a CwASD for at least 1 year. Caregiving burden was assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ-SF), exercise self-efficacy using the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, and perceived exercise benefit using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. The relationship between caregiver burden and other parameters was analysed.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Other: Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

Turkey
- - Ankara, Turkey, 06018
    - University of Health Sciences

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

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Study population were being over 18 years of age, caring for a CwASD for at least 1 year, the child with autism being 18 years of age or younger, being an informal caregiver, and the caregiver being the person with primary responsibility for caring for the CwASD in the family.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Over 18 years of age,
Caring for a CwASD for at least 1 year,
The child with autism is 18 years old or younger,
being an informal carer,
The caregiver is the person with primary responsibility for the care of the CwASD in the family.

Exclusion Criteria:

People over the age of 65,
Those without a diagnosed chronic physical condition leading to disability,
Those caring for more than one CwASD, another disabled person, an older adult or someone needing care

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale Time Frame: 10 minutes	The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) is a widely used instrument for assessing the burden experienced by caregivers of individuals requiring long-term care. It consists of 22 items and the total score ranges from 0 to 88 (low/no burden to severe burden)	10 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Gulhane School of Medicine

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 (Actual)

January 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 15, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

June 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 18, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 18, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 25, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria