Building blocks for better social skills: LEGO therapy tested in autism trial

NCT ID NCT06641583

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Antonio Narzisi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested whether LEGO therapy can improve social skills in 50 adolescents aged 10–14 with high-functioning autism. Participants attended 12 weekly 90-minute group LEGO sessions over 3 months. Researchers compared their social skills to a control group who continued usual treatments, using questionnaires and tasks at the start and end of the study.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: LEGO therapy (behavioral intervention using group LEGO building sessions)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost way to help teens with autism improve social communication and interaction skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all teens with autism, and the therapy may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type autism spectrum disorder neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antonio Narzisi

Pisa, Italy, 56018, Italy

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