Autism study links poor posture and hand function to feeding problems in children

NCT ID NCT06209463

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 40 children with autism and 40 healthy children, ages 5 to 10, to see how posture, hand function, and sensory processing affect nutrition. Researchers measured head posture, balance, hand strength, and feeding behaviors. They found that children with autism had worse posture, hand skills, and sensory processing, and more feeding problems, compared to healthy peers. The study suggests these factors may contribute to nutritional challenges in autism.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If confirmed, these findings could help design therapies that improve eating habits in children with autism by targeting posture, hand function, and sensory issues.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study. It only shows links, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial septal defect autism autism spectrum disorder autism spectrum disorder 1 follicular lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASD AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AUTISM, MILD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bezmialem Vakıf University

Istanbul, Eyüp, 34050, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bezmialem Vakıf University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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