NCT07634965

Brief Summary

This study aims to identify ankle structural and functional profiles associated with sensory responsiveness and toe walking in adults with ASD. Expected outcomes include detecting group differences between adults with ASD and matched controls and identifying associations among sensory responsiveness, toe-walking status, and objective ankle measures.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
12mo left

Started Aug 2026

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 3, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 9, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 10, 2026

Expected
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2027

Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 11, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

June 3, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 9, 2026

Conditions

Autism Disorder

Keywords

ankleASDscreeningAchilles tendon

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Achilles tendon

    Achilles tendon structure via an ultrasound tissue characterization device

    baseline

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • sensory responsiveness

    baseline

  • ankle joint range of motion

    baseline

  • ankle joint muscle strength

    baseline

  • toe walking

    baseline

Study Arms (2)

Autism

Adult with Autism

healthy control

healthy adult

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

diagnosis of ASD, or with another diagnosis that includes features of ASD and healthy adult

You may qualify if:

  • a diagnosis of ASD, or with another diagnosis that includes features of ASD (such as fragile x),
  • independent in daily activities,
  • live alone,
  • have a moderate-high level of functioning.
  • Ability to understand basic instructions for performing the tests, signing an informed consent form or having a guardian sign an informed consent form

You may not qualify if:

  • other neurological diseases (e.g., CP, multiple sclerosis),
  • significant orthopedic injuries to the lower limb in the past year,
  • previous ankle or Achilles tendon surgeries,
  • additional diseases that may affect the structure of the Achilles tendon and ankle,
  • who have not signed an informed consent form or are not interested in participating in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Gali Dar, PhD

CONTACT

+972505662054gdar@univ.haifa.ac.il

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 3, 2026

First Posted

June 9, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

August 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share