Autism study explores link between sensory issues and Toe-Walking

NCT ID NCT07159113

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 27 children with autism to see if how they process sensory information is related to tightness in their ankle muscles, which can cause toe-walking. Researchers will measure ankle flexibility and have parents fill out a detailed questionnaire about their child's sensory responses. The goal is to better understand this common issue in autism, not to test a treatment.

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 this study finds a link, it could help therapists design better treatments for toe-walking in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 27 children, so results may not apply to all kids with autism. It looks for patterns, not a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
Düzce Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Düzce, Düzce, 81100, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kdz. Ereğli Gökkuşağı Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Ereğli, Zonguldak Province, 67300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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