Physical Fitness in Autism
Comparison of Postural Disorders and Physical Fitness Parameters, Family Anxiety Level and Quality of Life Between Individuals With Autism and Healthy Individuals Who Continue Physical Activity Program
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Brief Summary
Although there are some studies investigating the physical activity levels of children with autism in the literature, no comprehensive study investigating the relationship between posture and physical fitness parameters, family anxiety level and quality of life of individuals with autism who have continued physical activity program has not been found. The aim of our study is to compare postural disorders and physical fitness parameters, family anxiety level and quality of life between individuals with autism and healthy individuals attending physical activity program.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Dec 2019
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 12, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 16, 2019
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 16, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 16, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 16, 2020
CompletedAugust 11, 2020
August 1, 2020
4 months
December 12, 2019
August 10, 2020
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Physical fitness
Münich fitness test
1 month
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Posture analysis
1 month
Physical activity level
1 month
Family Anxiety Level
1 month
Study Arms (2)
Autism
Assessment of physical activity level and physical fitness
Healthy
Assessment of physical activity level and physical fitness
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Autism is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.
You may qualify if:
- Being diagnosed with mild to moderate autism,
- To have the ability to emulate,
- To have a cognitive level and cooperation capacity that will not hinder the implementation of assessment scales,
You may not qualify if:
- Having any systemic chronic disease and neurological disorder
- During the last 6 months, individuals wih autism in the process will affect physical fitness for fracture, surgery and so on.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 12, 2019
First Posted
December 16, 2019
Study Start
December 16, 2019
Primary Completion
April 16, 2020
Study Completion
April 16, 2020
Last Updated
August 11, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share