Exercise may tame seizures in kids with autism, new study hints

NCT ID NCT07373431

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked for early warning signs (biomarkers) of epilepsy in children with autism, and tested whether a 3-month physical exercise program could reduce seizures and improve sleep, thinking, and movement. Fifty children aged 10-15 with autism, epilepsy, or both took part. The goal was to better understand why epilepsy develops in autism and whether exercise can help manage it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Div. Clinical Neurophysiology, Dept Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden

    Lund, Sweden

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