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Autism study explores link between sensory issues and Toe-Walking

NCT ID NCT07159113

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 27 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study includes children with autism between the ages of 4-10

Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Special Needs Report for Children (ÇÖZGER) * GMFCS level I,II or III * Between the ages of 4-10 * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a rigid contracture in passive knee extension and ankle range of motion * History of surgery or botox affecting ankle joint range of motion in the last 6 months

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder

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Autism

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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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