Cawthorne-Cooksey balance exercises for autistic children with vestibular weakness
Effect of Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises on Balance in Autistic Children With Vestibular Hypofunction.
NA · Riphah International University · NCT07061119
This project will try Cawthorne-Cooksey balance exercises to see if they improve balance in children aged 7–15 with autism and peripheral vestibular hypofunction.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Fedral) |
| Trial ID | NCT07061119 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial plans to enroll about 44 children with mild to moderate autism and diagnosed peripheral vestibular hypofunction, randomized into two groups of roughly 22 each. One group will receive conventional vestibular treatment and the other will receive Cawthorne-Cooksey exercise-based therapy, with outcomes compared before and after the intervention. Standardized balance and postural control measures will be collected to quantify changes between groups. The study is conducted at Riphah International University in Islamabad and excludes participants with central vestibular disorders, acute inner ear infection, significant auditory problems, or inability to follow the exercise program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 7–15 with mild to moderate autism, diagnosed peripheral vestibular hypofunction, and the ability to understand and follow exercise instructions are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Children with central vestibular disorders, acute inner ear infection, significant auditory problems, or those unable to follow the exercise plan are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children could have improved balance and postural control, which may reduce falls and movement-related difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: Vestibular rehabilitation including Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises has shown benefit in adults with peripheral vestibular loss, but evidence in autistic children is limited and relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * Peripheral Vestibular hypofunction. * Age:7-15years * Children with mild to moderate autism. * Children who understand and communicate Exclusion Criteria: * Central Vestibular. * Acute Infection of inner ear * Auditory issues. * Patients unable to follow exercise plan
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Fedral
- Islamabad, Pakistan — Islamabad, Fedral, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nadia Azhar, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Nadia Azhar, MS-NMPT
- Email: Nadia.azhar@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 00923335281431
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Vestibular Hypofunction, Autism, vestibular rehab in children, Autism and balance