Single-Dual Task Performance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children

Atlas University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dual Task; Autism

Treatments: Other: Single- and Dual-Task Condition Assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07323550

2024-ATLAS-MSEHF-003

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare the effects of single-task and dual-task conditions on motor performance and postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and typically developing children. Participants' performance under single-task and dual-task conditions involving cognitive load will be evaluated to examine how cognitive demands affect physical task performance in both groups.

Enrollment: 90 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 16 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

90 participants in 2 patient groups

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Description:

The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder was made by child and adolescent psychiatrists in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria.

Treatment:

Other: Single- and Dual-Task Condition Assessment

Typically developing child

Description:

A control group consisting of children with normal development, matched to the OSB group in terms of age and gender variables, was included.

Treatment:

Other: Single- and Dual-Task Condition Assessment