Could a simple body wrap ease severe autism behaviors?

NCT ID NCT03164746

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested if therapeutic body wraps (wet or dry) can reduce severe injurious behaviors in 48 children and teens with autism. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could lower aggression and self-harm. It was an early-stage trial comparing wet versus dry wraps.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Montfavet

    Avignon, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Robert Ballanger

    Aulnay-sous-Bois, France

  • Centre Hospitalier d'Arras

    Arras, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Douai

    Douai, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Lens

    Lens, France

  • Centre de Santé Mentale Angevin

    Angers, France

  • Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale Val de Lys-Artois

    Saint-Venant, France

  • Etablissement Public de Santé Roger Prévot

    Gennevilliers, France

  • Etablissement de Santé Maison Blanche

    Paris, France

  • Groupe Hospitalier Pitier-Salpêtrière

    Paris, France

  • Hôpital Fontan, CHRU

    Lille, France

  • Institut Départemental Albert Calmette

    Camiers, France

  • Institut Médico-éducatif

    Montigny-en-Ostrevent, France

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