Posture, Hand Functions and Sensory Processing Skills on Nutrition (NCT06209463) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Posture, Hand Functions and Sensory Processing Skills on Nutrition
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2023-11-20
Plain-language summary
To examine the effects of posture, hand functions and sensory processing skills on nutrition in children with autism spectrum disorder.
The study aims to include 40 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), directed from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Istanbul University, along with their parents/caregivers, and 40 healthy children along with their parents/caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 5-10 years,
* Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
* Children scoring between 30-36.5 points on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS),
* Absence of any oral structural disorders,
* Willingness of the parent to voluntarily participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Absence of physical, visual, and auditory impairments other than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
* Presence of any additional neurological, genetic, or metabolic disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Craniovertebral angle
Timeframe: 2 weeks
2
Pediatric Balance Scale
Timeframe: 2 weeks
3
Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test
Timeframe: 2 weeks
4
Jamar hand dynamometer
Timeframe: 2 weeks
5
Dunn Sensory Profile
Timeframe: 2 weeks
6
Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP)
Timeframe: 2 weeks
7
The Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI)