Thinking while moving: study reveals how kids with autism handle two tasks at once
NCT ID NCT07323550
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how children with autism and typically developing children perform physical tasks like standing still or walking when they also have to do a thinking task at the same time. Researchers tested 90 children aged 5 to 16 using a balance board and a walking app. The goal was to understand how adding mental effort affects motor control, which could help design better therapies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of children aged 5 to 16 years, including children diagnosed with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder and age- and sex-matched typically developing children. All participants are able to follow basic instructions and complete single-task and dual-task motor assessments. Written informed consent is obtained from the legal guardians of all participants prior to enrollment.
- Ages
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5 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Group: * Aged between 5 and 16 years * Diagnosed with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder based on Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) scores * Ability to understand basic visual, auditory, and verbal instructions * Sufficient cognitive capacity to follow dual-task instructions Typically Developing Control Group: * Age- and sex-matched with the ASD group * No history of neurological, psychiatric, sensory, orthopedic, or developmental disorders * No acute or chronic medical conditions * No pain complaints during assessment * Written informed consent obtained from a legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: Both Groups: * History of neurological disorders, epilepsy, or seizures * Orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance * Visual or hearing impairments (except corrected vision or hearing with glasses or hearing aids) * Use of assistive devices for walking or balance * Use of medications affecting balance or motor performance * Presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders * Inability to cooperate adequately during assessment * Absence from more than two consecutive assessment sessions * Participation in another intervention program during the study period
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moren Language, Speech, and Development Center
Ordu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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