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Achilles Tendon and Ankle Characterization in Adults With Autism

ConditionAutism Disorder
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorUniversity of Haifa

About this trial

This study aims to identify ankle structural and functional profiles associated with sensory responsiveness and toe walking in adults with ASD. Expected outcomes include detecting group differences between adults with ASD and matched controls and identifying associations among sensory responsiveness, toe-walking status, and objective ankle measures.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

a diagnosis of ASD, or with another diagnosis that includes features of ASD (such as fragile x),

independent in daily activities,

live alone,

have a moderate-high level of functioning.

Disqualifiers

other neurological diseases (e.g., CP, multiple sclerosis),

significant orthopedic injuries to the lower limb in the past year,

previous ankle or Achilles tendon surgeries,

additional diseases that may affect the structure of the Achilles tendon and ankle,

Trial population

diagnosis of ASD, or with another diagnosis that includes features of ASD and healthy adult

Trial design

Design model

Case-control

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

80 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups
Group A: Autism
Group B: healthy control

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Achilles tendon

Achilles tendon structure via an ultrasound tissue characterization device

Time frame
baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

sensory responsiveness

Sensory Responsiveness Questionnaire. scale from 58-290 when higher score represent increased responsiveness

Time frame
baseline
2

ankle joint range of motion

range of motion measured by goniometer in degrees

Time frame
baseline
3

ankle joint muscle strength

ankle joint muscle strength measured by hand held dynamometer (in KgF)

Time frame
baseline
4

toe walking

The presence of toe walking via observation on gait (presence / absence)

Time frame
baseline

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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University of Haifa

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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