The Relationship Between Sensory Profile and Ankle Muscle Shortness in Children With Autism

NCT07159113 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BAIBU-FTR-SAT-10
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 27
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 3

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sensory profile and ankle muscle shortness in children with autism. This study will feature only one group consisting of children with autism Childhood autism assessment scale will be completed with the families of the children included in the study. The tip-toe walking status of the children participating in the study will be observed and classified according to the tip-toe walking classification. The ankle muscle shortness of the children will be evaluated by Gastro-Soleus shortness measurements and sensory processing skills will be evaluated by Sensory profile. Muscle shortness measurements and sensory profile results will be compared.

Conditions

Autism

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Sensory Profile

  This test is used to assess how children aged 3-10 years process information from their body and environment. It is a five-point Likert-type parent questionnaire and consists of 125 items. It is explained to the caregiver that he/she should check the box that best describes how often the child performs the behaviors given in the questionnaire and answer for all parameters; if he/she cannot answer because there is a behavior that he/she cannot observe at all or that he/she thinks does not fit the child, he/she should put an X on that question. The end of each section is scored according "always" 1, "frequently" 2, "occasionally" 3, "rarely" 4, "never" 5. The scores obtained from each parameter are calculated according to the Dunn Sensory Profile Score Explanation and the child is classified according to the categories of 'definite difference', 'probable difference', 'typical performance' from each section.

  One year

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Childhood Autism Rating Scale

  One year

• M.Gastrocnemius - M.Gastrosoleus Shortness Measurement

  One year

• Classification of Tiptoe Walking

  One year

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 10 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study includes children with autism between the ages of 4-10

You may qualify if:

• Being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Special Needs Report for Children (ÇÖZGER)
• GMFCS level I,II or III
• Between the ages of 4-10
• Volunteering to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having a rigid contracture in passive knee extension and ankle range of motion
• History of surgery or botox affecting ankle joint range of motion in the last 6 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Abant Izzet Baysal University: lead

Study Sites (3)

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Düzce Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Düzce, Düzce, 81100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Kdz. Ereğli Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Ereğli, Zonguldak Province, 67300, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Seda Ayaz Taş, Phd

  Abant Izzet Baysal University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Seda Ayaz Taş, Phd

CONTACT

+905495458040; seda.ayaztas@ibu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 21, 2025
• First Posted: September 8, 2025
• Study Start: October 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 24, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 25, 2026
• Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (3)