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Dance moves may unlock social skills in children with autism

NCT ID NCT07800026

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether dance movement therapy can improve social play, emotional regulation, group skills, and communication in children aged 8 to 13 with mild autism. The trial will involve 96 students from special education schools in China, with some classes receiving dance therapy and others taking regular art classes for 12 weeks. Teachers and parents will rate changes in behavior before and after the program to see if dance helps these children connect and communicate better.

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Active substance
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT), a structured program of movement activities delivered in 12 weeks of twice-weekly 45-minute sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, dance therapy could become a school-based tool to help children with mild autism build social and emotional skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 96 students, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's benefits depend on teacher ratings and may not translate to real-world settings.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 96 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged between 8 and 13 years. 2. Have a pre-existing clinical diagnosis of mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as documented in school or medical records. 3. Have no other serious physical health issues, such as severe chronic diseases, major surgical history, or health problems that affect quality of life. 4. Have no prior experience with dance therapy. 5. Written informed consent is provided by the participant's parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with serious physical health conditions that may affect their ability to participate in the study. 2. Children with prior experience in dance therapy. 3. Children whose parent or legal guardian does not provide written informed consent.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Locations

  • Linfen Changxiang Children's Education Center

    Linfen, Shanxi, 041000, China

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