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NCT Number: NCT07825220

Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in ASD

condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

5 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Danyal Ahmad

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51010, Pakistan

About this study

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between motor coordination and postural stability in 30 children with ASD aged 5-12 years. Motor coordination was assessed using the DCDQ, and postural stability using the Pediatric Balance Scale.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of ASD
  • Children who were able to follow simple instructions.
  • Children aged 5 to 12 years
  • Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance.

Exclusion criteria

  • Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement.
  • Severe behavioural issues in participants.
  • Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments.
  • A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07)

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection

    A parent/caregiver-reported standardized questionnaire used to assess motor coordination in children. It evaluates fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general coordination. Higher scores indicate better motor coordination

  2. motor coordination

    Time frame: 2 months

    Motor coordination was assessed using the Development Coordination Disorder Questionnaire

  3. Postural Stability - Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection

    A 14-item functional balance scale designed to assess postural stability and functional balance in children. Each item is scored from 0-4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Cross-Sectional Study

Acronym: ASD

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 17, 2026

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