Static Balance in Children With Autism vs. Neurotypical Peers
NCT ID: NCT06152510
Last Updated: 2023-11-30
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
30 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2023-12-01
2024-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Children with autism spectrum condition
Thirty children with autism spectrum condition and with medium-high functioning, aged 4 to 13 years, IQ \> 75, in the absence of motor deficits due to another clinical condition.
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
In a single session to evaluate postural control, both children with ASD and typically developing peers will participate in an activity utilizing the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) in conjunction with a stabilometric balance platform. During the assessment task, participants will stand on the balance platform with their eyes open, focusing on a fixed point displayed on the VRRS screen for a duration of one minute. This process will be repeated three times for each participant. The combined use of VRRS and the stabilometric balance platform aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of postural control abilities in both groups, allowing for the observation and measurement of potential differences in stability and balance performance between children with ASD and their neurotypical counterparts.
Children with typical development
Thirty children with typical development aged 4 to 13 years, IQ \> 75, in the absence of motor deficits due to clinical condition.
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
In a single session to evaluate postural control, both children with ASD and typically developing peers will participate in an activity utilizing the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) in conjunction with a stabilometric balance platform. During the assessment task, participants will stand on the balance platform with their eyes open, focusing on a fixed point displayed on the VRRS screen for a duration of one minute. This process will be repeated three times for each participant. The combined use of VRRS and the stabilometric balance platform aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of postural control abilities in both groups, allowing for the observation and measurement of potential differences in stability and balance performance between children with ASD and their neurotypical counterparts.
Interventions
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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
In a single session to evaluate postural control, both children with ASD and typically developing peers will participate in an activity utilizing the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) in conjunction with a stabilometric balance platform. During the assessment task, participants will stand on the balance platform with their eyes open, focusing on a fixed point displayed on the VRRS screen for a duration of one minute. This process will be repeated three times for each participant. The combined use of VRRS and the stabilometric balance platform aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of postural control abilities in both groups, allowing for the observation and measurement of potential differences in stability and balance performance between children with ASD and their neurotypical counterparts.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
4 Years
13 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Messina, Italy
OTHER
Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Flavia Marino
Head of Unit
Principal Investigators
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Flavia Marino
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
Locations
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Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
Messina, , Italy
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Beani E, Filogna S, Martini G, Barzacchi V, Ferrari A, Guidi E, Menici V, Cioni G, Sgandurra G. Application of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System for the assessment of postural control while standing in typical children and peers with neurodevelopmental disorders. Gait Posture. 2022 Feb;92:364-370. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.12.008. Epub 2021 Dec 10.
Kaur M, M Srinivasan S, N Bhat A. Comparing motor performance, praxis, coordination, and interpersonal synchrony between children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Res Dev Disabil. 2018 Jan;72:79-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2017.10.025. Epub 2017 Nov 6.
Martini G, Beani E, Filogna S, Menici V, Cioni G, Battini R, Sgandurra G. New Technological Approach for the Evaluation of Postural Control Abilities in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Children (Basel). 2022 Jun 26;9(7):957. doi: 10.3390/children9070957.
Other Identifiers
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CNR-IRIB-PRO-2023-006
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id