Video games as therapy: can exergaming boost motor skills in autistic youth?

NCT ID NCT07720427

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Delaware Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial explores whether Nintendo Switch exergaming—active video games like RingFit Adventure and Switch Sports—can improve motor skills in autistic youth aged 5 to 30. Participants are randomly assigned to an exergaming group or a no-intervention control group. The study measures changes in balance, coordination, strength, and agility to see if this fun approach is feasible and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Nintendo Switch exergaming (RingFit Adventure and Nintendo Switch Sports)
What this could lead to: If effective, exergaming could offer a fun, accessible way to improve motor skills in autistic youth.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not produce meaningful motor improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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AUTISTIC YOUTH, NINTENDO EXERGAMING GROUP, NO INTERVENTION CONTROL GROUP

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Locations

Health Sciences Campus, University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware, 19060, United States

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