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NCT Number: NCT06094335

Effect of Virtual Reality on Balance in Autism

Children with ASD have poorer postural balance when compared to normal individuals. So, The aim of this study is to assess the effect of Virtual Reality on postural control in Autistic children

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Local Autism Center

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Autism spectrum disorders are a collection of persistent neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in social interactions, communication, and repetitive, stereotyped, and restricting behaviors. Movement problems can occur throughout infancy and are one of the early indications of autism. Furthermore, movement impairments are the most often observed nonverbal deficits in autistic children.

Postural stability is described as the capacity to maintain an upright posture by keeping the body's center of gravity over its base of support with little swaying or maximal steadiness, and it is considered a fundamental skill required for normal motor development.

Virtual Reality has been used in the field of balance rehabilitation and training because of its relatively low cost and enjoyment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to study the effect of VR on balance in children with ASD.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Mild ASD

Exclusion criteria

  • Taking medication affect motor
  • Had a head injury, genetic disorder, blindness, fracture

Treatment and study plan

Virtual reality rehabilitation

Device

Children in this group received Virtual Reality Rehabilitation plus traditional physical therapy

Traditional Physical therapy

Other

Flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, endurance exercises, and postural stability exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Static Balance

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change of overall postural sway scores using Biodex balance system

  2. Functional Balance

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change in balance scores was measured using a pediatric balance scale. PBS collect scores for the 14 tasks assessed. The tasks are scored on a five-point scale (0, 1, 2, 3, or 4), with zero denoting an inability to perform the activity without assistance and four denoting the ability to perform the task with complete independence. Scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better postural control

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Batterjee Medical College

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Influence of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Training on Posture Control in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 23, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 23, 2023

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