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Why do some children with autism struggle with balance?

NCT ID NCT07825220

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Management and Technology Sialkot are studying how motor coordination relates to postural stability in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study includes 30 children aged 5 to 12 who can stand and walk without help. Parents answer a questionnaire about their child's motor skills, and children complete a balance test. The goal is to understand whether movement challenges and balance difficulties go together in this group.

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What this could lead to
If researchers find a link between motor coordination and balance, it could shape how therapists assess and support movement difficulties in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 30 children, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Its findings may not apply to all children with autism, especially those with different abilities or additional conditions.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population comprised children aged 5-12 years with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of 30 children were recruited as a single ASD cohort. Participants were selected according to predefined eligibility criteria and assessed for motor coordination and postural stability using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), respectively.

Ages

5 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of ASD 2. Children who were able to follow simple instructions. 3. Children aged 5 to 12 years 4. Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement. 2. Severe behavioural issues in participants. 3. Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments. 4. A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder

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  • Danyal Ahmad

    Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51010, Pakistan

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