Judo boosts fitness and calms anxiety in kids with autism
NCT ID NCT07419919
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how 10 months of judo training affects physical fitness and anxiety in children with autism. Ninety kids aged 7 to 14, with and without autism, trained together. Researchers measured fitness with standard tests and anxiety with questionnaires. The goal was to see if judo can improve both body and mind.
What this could mean
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Active substance
judo training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular judo practice in integrated groups improves physical fitness and reduces anxiety in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 90 participants. Results may not apply to all people with autism, and the training requires medical clearance and commitment.
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AKademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu
Poznan, Poznań, 61-871, Poland