Autism Spectrum DisorderASDNCT07825220
Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in ASD
An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2026to 12 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Study population: The study population comprised children aged 5-12 years with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of 30 children were recruited as a single ASD cohort. Participants were selected according to predefined eligibility criteria and assessed for motor coordination and postural stability using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), respectively.
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of ASD
- Children who were able to follow simple instructions.
- Children aged 5 to 12 years
- Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance.
Who cannot join
- Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement.
- Severe behavioural issues in participants.
- Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments.
- A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Cross-Sectional Study
condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between motor coordination and postural stability in 30 children with ASD aged 5-12 years. Motor coordination was assessed using the DCDQ, and postural stability using the Pediatric Balance Scale.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, balance, developmental coordination difficulties
- Medical subject headings
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ASD Cohort (Study Group) | Participants were recruited as a single cohort of 30 children aged 5-12 years with a clinical diagnosis of ASD. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07)
A parent/caregiver-reported standardized questionnaire used to assess motor coordination in children. It evaluates fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general coordination. Higher scores indicate better motor coordination
Measured: Single assessment at baseline/data collection
motor coordination
Motor coordination was assessed using the Development Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
Measured: 2 months
Postural Stability - Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)
A 14-item functional balance scale designed to assess postural stability and functional balance in children. Each item is scored from 0-4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.
Measured: Single assessment at baseline/data collection
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2026
- Primary completion2 Jan 2026
- Study completion12 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Autism Spectrum DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Danyal Ahmad, University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07825220
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- kuhs/dpt/umt-skt-064
- Acronym
- ASD
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: IPD will not be publicly shared due to participant privacy and confidentiality concerns. Only anonymized, aggregated data will be reported.
Publications
Brignell A, Marraffa C, Williams K, May T. Memantine for autism spectrum disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Aug 25;8(8):CD013845. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013845.pub2.
PubMed 36006807Bojanek EK, Wang Z, White SP, Mosconi MW. Postural control processes during standing and step initiation in autism spectrum disorder. J Neurodev Disord. 2020 Jan 6;12(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s11689-019-9305-x.
PubMed 31906846Bhat A. Multidimensional motor performance in children with autism mostly remains stable with age and predicts social communication delay, language delay, functional delay, and repetitive behavior severity after accounting for intellectual disability or cognitive delay: A SPARK dataset analysis. Autism Res. 2023 Jan;16(1):208-229. doi: 10.1002/aur.2870. Epub 2022 Dec 19.
PubMed 36533674Bal VH, Farmer C, Thurm A. Describing Function in ASD: Using the DSM-5 and Other Methods to Improve Precision. J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Sep;47(9):2938-2941. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3204-3. No abstract available.
PubMed 28681254Abdel Ghafar MA, Abdelraouf OR, Abdelgalil AA, Seyam MK, Radwan RE, El-Bagalaty AE. Quantitative Assessment of Sensory Integration and Balance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Cross-Sectional Study. Children (Basel). 2022 Mar 3;9(3):353. doi: 10.3390/children9030353.
PubMed 35327725
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07825220
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ASD / kuhs/dpt/umt-skt-064
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, balance, developmental coordination difficulties
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Sialkot PakistanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between motor coordination and postural stability in 30 children with ASD aged 5-12 years. Motor coordination was assessed using the DCDQ, and postural stability using the Pediatric Balance Scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ASD Cohort (Study Group) | – | –Participants were recruited as a single cohort of 30 children aged 5-12 years with a clinical diagnosis of ASD. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- The study population comprised children aged 5-12 years with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of 30 children were recruited as a single ASD cohort. Participants were selected according to predefined eligibility criteria and assessed for motor coordination and postural stability using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), respectively.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of ASD
- Children who were able to follow simple instructions.
- Children aged 5 to 12 years
- Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement.
- Severe behavioural issues in participants.
- Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments.
- A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07)
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection
A parent/caregiver-reported standardized questionnaire used to assess motor coordination in children. It evaluates fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general coordination. Higher scores indicate better motor coordination
motor coordination
Time frame: 2 months
Motor coordination was assessed using the Development Coordination Disorder Questionnaire
Postural Stability - Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection
A 14-item functional balance scale designed to assess postural stability and functional balance in children. Each item is scored from 0-4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 36006807Brignell A, Marraffa C, Williams K, May T. Memantine for autism spectrum disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Aug 25;8(8):CD013845. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013845.pub2.
- Results publication: PubMed 31906846Bojanek EK, Wang Z, White SP, Mosconi MW. Postural control processes during standing and step initiation in autism spectrum disorder. J Neurodev Disord. 2020 Jan 6;12(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s11689-019-9305-x.
- Results publication: PubMed 36533674Bhat A. Multidimensional motor performance in children with autism mostly remains stable with age and predicts social communication delay, language delay, functional delay, and repetitive behavior severity after accounting for intellectual disability or cognitive delay: A SPARK dataset analysis. Autism Res. 2023 Jan;16(1):208-229. doi: 10.1002/aur.2870. Epub 2022 Dec 19.
- Results publication: PubMed 28681254Bal VH, Farmer C, Thurm A. Describing Function in ASD: Using the DSM-5 and Other Methods to Improve Precision. J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Sep;47(9):2938-2941. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3204-3. No abstract available.
- Results publication: PubMed 35327725Abdel Ghafar MA, Abdelraouf OR, Abdelgalil AA, Seyam MK, Radwan RE, El-Bagalaty AE. Quantitative Assessment of Sensory Integration and Balance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Cross-Sectional Study. Children (Basel). 2022 Mar 3;9(3):353. doi: 10.3390/children9030353.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. IPD will not be publicly shared due to participant privacy and confidentiality concerns. Only anonymized, aggregated data will be reported.
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) (time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07825220, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2026.