Clinical trial · Observational
Posture, Hand Functions and Sensory Processing Skills on Nutrition
The Effect of Posture, Hand Functions and Sensory Processing Skills on Nutrition in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
NCT06209463CI-TRIAL-00095865completedClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
To examine the effects of posture, hand functions and sensory processing skills on nutrition in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study aims to include 40 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), directed from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Istanbul University, along with their parents/caregivers, and 40 healthy children along with their parents/caregivers.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Autism | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Autism, Mild | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
No intervention recorded.
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- label
- Study group
- description
- 40 children with autism underwent postural assessments, including measurement of craniovertebral angle (CVA) for head posture and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) for postural control; hand function assessments, including Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) for hand skills and Jamar hand dynamometer for hand grip strength; sensory processing assessments using Dunn Sensory Profile; nutrition problem assessments using the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP) and The Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI); and evaluation of life quality using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Parents Form (PedsQL-Parents Form). The Beck Depression Scale (BDI), Beck Anxiety Scale (BAI), and Trait-State Anxiety Scale were used to assess parents depression, anxiety, and anxiety status.
- label
- Control group
- description
- 40 typically developing children (control group) underwent postural assessments, including measurement of craniovertebral angle (CVA) for head posture and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) for postural control; hand function assessments, including Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) for hand skills and Jamar hand dynamometer for hand grip strength; sensory processing assessments using Dunn Sensory Profile; nutrition problem assessments using the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP) and The Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI); and evaluation of life quality using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Parents Form (PedsQL-Parents Form).
Primary outcomes (11)
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 5 Years
- Maximum age
- 10 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 5-10 years, * Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), * Children scoring between 30-36.5 points on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), * Absence of any oral structural disorders, * Willingness of the parent to voluntarily participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of physical, visual, and auditory impairments other than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). * Presence of any additional neurological, genetic, or metabolic disorders.
References
Publications (10)
- RESULTSalahzadeh Z, Maroufi N, Ahmadi A, Behtash H, Razmjoo A, Gohari M, Parnianpour M. Assessment of forward head posture in females: observational and photogrammetry methods. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014;27(2):131-9. doi: 10.3233/BMR-130426. PMID 23963268
- RESULTWeinstock-Zlotnick G, Mehta SP. A structured literature synthesis of wrist outcome measures: An evidence-based approach to determine use among common wrist diagnoses. J Hand Ther. 2016 Apr-Jun;29(2):98-110. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.001. PMID 27264897
- RESULTMatson JL, Kuhn DE. Identifying feeding problems in mentally retarded persons: development and reliability of the screening tool of feeding problems (STEP). Res Dev Disabil. 2001 Mar-Apr;22(2):165-72. doi: 10.1016/s0891-4222(01)00065-8. PMID 11325163
- RESULTMargari L, Marzulli L, Gabellone A, de Giambattista C. Eating and Mealtime Behaviors in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Perspectives. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2020 Sep 11;16:2083-2102. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S224779. eCollection 2020. PMID 32982247
- RESULTPosar A, Visconti P. Sensory abnormalities in children with autism spectrum disorder. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2018 Jul-Aug;94(4):342-350. doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2017.08.008. Epub 2017 Nov 4. PMID 29112858
- RESULTTsujiguchi H, Miyagi S, Nguyen TTT, Hara A, Ono Y, Kambayashi Y, Shimizu Y, Nakamura H, Suzuki K, Suzuki F, Nakamura H. Relationship between Autistic Traits and Nutrient Intake among Japanese Children and Adolescents. Nutrients. 2020 Jul 28;12(8):2258. doi: 10.3390/nu12082258. PMID 32731611
- RESULTNarzisi A, Fabbri-Destro M, Crifaci G, Scatigna S, Maugeri F, Berloffa S, Fantozzi P, Prato A, Muccio R, Valente E, Viglione V, Pecchini E, Pelagatti S, Rizzo R, Milone A, Barone R, Masi G. Sensory Profiles in School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Study Using the Sensory Processing Measure-2 (SPM-2). J Clin Med. 2022 Mar 17;11(6):1668. doi: 10.3390/jcm11061668.