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
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 design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
80 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov