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

NCT ID NCT06209463

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

* Age between 5-10 years, * Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), * Children scoring between 30-36.5 points on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), * Absence of any oral structural disorders, * Willingness of the parent to voluntarily participate in the study

Ages

5 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 5-10 years, * Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), * Children scoring between 30-36.5 points on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), * Absence of any oral structural disorders, * Willingness of the parent to voluntarily participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of physical, visual, and auditory impairments other than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). * Presence of any additional neurological, genetic, or metabolic disorders.

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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

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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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