Brain training may boost social skills in kids with autism

NCT ID NCT07149974

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a brain training method that combines EEG and fNIRS to help autistic children aged 8 to 12 improve attention, emotion control, and social skills. Thirty children will receive neurofeedback sessions and complete thinking and behavior assessments. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and effective compared to single-method training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: EEG-fNIRS neurofeedback device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug brain training method to help autistic children improve attention, emotional control, and social skills.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 30 children, so results may not apply widely. The training may not produce lasting benefits or be practical for all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder pervasive developmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM AUTISTIC DISORDERS SPECTRUM EEG FNIRS NEUROFEEDBACK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Education And Human Development OF The Educational University Of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 000000, Hong Kong

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