Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT06518109 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CCA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 55
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Caregiver Burden; Exercise; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

  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

Interventions

Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale OTHER

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)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• 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.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gulhane School of Medicine: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences

Ankara, 06018, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Caregiver Burden; Motor Activity

Interventions

Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 5 Years
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 18, 2024
• First Posted: July 24, 2024
• Study Start: January 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2024
• Study Completion: June 15, 2024
• Last Updated: July 25, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Locations

TU (1)