Effect of Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises on Balance in Autistic Children With Vestibular Hypofunction.

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Jul 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether a special set of exercises called Cawthorne Cooksey exercises can help improve balance in children with autism who also have vestibular hypofunction—a condition where the inner ear, which helps control balance, isn’t working properly. The study will include two groups of children to compare the effects of these exercises.

Children who might be eligible for this study are between 7 and 15 years old, have mild to moderate autism, and have this specific balance problem caused by issues in the inner ear (not the brain). They also need to be able to understand and follow instructions. Children with other ear infections, hearing problems, or who can’t follow the exercise plan won’t be included. If your child joins, they will be asked to do these balance exercises, and researchers will observe if their balance improves over time. This study is currently looking for participants who meet these criteria.

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ALL

Eligibility 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