Telerehabilitation for children with autism
The Effect of Physiotherapy and Nutrition Services Provided by Telerehabilitation Method on the Physical, Nutrition and Psychological Conditions of Children With Autism and Their Families
This study tests whether online physiotherapy and nutrition education can help improve the physical health and quality of life for children with autism and their families.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Uskudar) |
| Trial ID | NCT05838352 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of physiotherapy and nutrition education delivered through telerehabilitation methods to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Participants will engage in online exercise sessions and receive educational materials to enhance their physical and nutritional well-being. The study involves a randomized controlled design with two groups: a telerehabilitation group and a control group, assessing quality of life and activity levels through pre-test and post-test surveys. The multidisciplinary approach includes input from physiotherapists and dietitians to provide comprehensive support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-11 with a medical diagnosis of autism or related developmental disorders who have not previously received physical activity and nutrition counseling.
Not a fit: Patients with serious medical conditions or those currently on psychotropic medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the physical, nutritional, and psychological conditions of children with autism and their families.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing studies on physical activity and nutrition in autism, this specific multidisciplinary telerehabilitation approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * 6-11 years old child * Have an approved medical diagnosis for Asperger's syndrome, autism, or a specific developmental disorder (DSM 5), by the standards set in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition * Children with mild to moderate autism according to the childhood autism rating scale * Not having received physical activity and nutrition counseling before * Children with normal orally fed and functioning gastrointestinal tract Exclusion Criteria: * Having any serious condition (such as orthopedic or any acute) for which it is contraindicated to the viewer of recreational entertainment programs * Recent (less than 4 weeks) children on any psychotropic medication * Those who have high-intensity activity according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) * Children with chewing and swallowing difficulties * You can enter as a child suitable for children. * Children with diagnosed nutritional problems (absorption disorder, metabolic structure) * have Gastroenterol patients suitable for medical intervention or bowel segments, * Leukemia or other cancers, * Hypothyroidism or other chronic conditions that can grow and turn into energy * Acute myocarditis, active endocarditis, control eg missed heart probe, tachyarrhythmia, bradyarrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Uskudar
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Esra Pehlivan, assoc. prof.
- Email: esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr
- Phone: +902163463636
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.