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

NCT ID NCT07720427

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * A school or medical record of holding an autism diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Did not follow 1 to 2-step instructions at the pretest.

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder

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Autistic youth, nintendo exergaming group, no intervention control group

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Health Sciences Campus, University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware, 19060, United States

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