Exercise Efficacy on Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT06831188 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: autism spectrum disorder-SY
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if regular exercise intervention may improve the health status of the participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ages between 5-13 years old. The main question it aims to answer is:

• if combined regular exercise program improves motor skills, repetitive movements, aerobic capacity and quality of life of participants?
• Researchers will compare the exercising and non-exercising participants to see if regular exercise improves the health related parameters. Participants will do exercise for 12 weeks regularly.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Keywords

autism; exercise; MOBAK-1; 6-min walk test

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• 6-minute walk test

  The 6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance.

  Through study completion, an average of 12 weeks

• sit-reach test reach flexibility test

  The Sit and reach test is one of the linear flexibility tests which helps to measure the extensibility of the hamstrings and lower back

  Through study completion, an average of 12 weeks

• grip strength

  Grip strength is a measure of muscular strength or the maximum force/tension generated by one's forearm muscles. It can be used as a screening tool for the measurement of upper body strength and overall strength.

  Through study completion, an average of 12 weeks

• body composition analyses

  Body fat percentage will be measured by using Bioimpedance measurement system

  Through study completion, an average of 12 weeks

• MOBAK-1 basic motor competencies

  The MOBAK 1 test battery is a recent instrument developed to assess motor competence in primary physical education.The MOBAK-1 testing battery has been r developed with the aim of assessing a wide panel of motor skills in relationship with body movement and object-control abilities

  Through study completion, an average of 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

specific type exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will be given exercise programs for 12 weeks, and these exercises will be performed regularly.

Other: specific type exercise group

daily life exercise group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

\- random games which includes physical activity

Other: daily life exercise group

Interventions

daily life exercise group OTHER

random games which includes physical activity

daily life exercise group

specific type exercise group OTHER

10 minutesTreadmill Walk, Playdough or ball squeeze, Towel wring,Throwing to target, catching the tennis ball, bouncing a ball inside borders without losing control, dribbling a ball inside borders without losing control, tandem walk, Single leg stance balance on balance pad or pillow, rolling forward, Jumping exercises, Side stepping, etc

specific type exercise group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 13 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may not qualify if:

• children who are unable to adapt exercise programs

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2025
• First Posted: February 18, 2025
• Study Start: May 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 15, 2025
• Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

TU (1)