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NCT Number: NCT06518109

Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Caregiver Burden Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Exercise Mental Disorders Motor Activity Neurodevelopmental Disorders Physical Activity Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Health Sciences

Ankara, 06018, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • 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

Treatment and study plan

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)

Primary outcomes

  1. The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

    Time frame: 10 minutes

    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)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gulhane School of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Caregiver's Burden and Their Relationship to Physical Activity, Exercise Self-Efficacy, Perceived Exercise Benefits and Barriers in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 24, 2024
Registry last updated
Jul 25, 2024

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