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Video games as therapy? a trial tests Movement-Based play for autism motor skills

NCT ID NCT07779525

Symptom relief Sponsor: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether playing movement-based digital games can improve motor skills in children aged 6-10 with mild or moderate autism. Half the participants will play these games twice a week for 10 weeks, while the other half continues their usual education and rehabilitation. Researchers will compare motor performance between the two groups to see if the games offer an added benefit.

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Active substance
Movement-based digital games
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a fun, engaging way to help children with autism improve motor skills, potentially complementing standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 20 children, so results may not apply broadly. The games may not outperform usual care, and benefits could be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

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Started

May 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 6 and 10 years of age. * Formal diagnosis of mild or moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by a qualified physician. * Able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions. * Able to stand independently and perform basic locomotor movements. * Regular attendance at the rehabilitation center during the study period. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Orthopedic surgery within the previous 6 months. * Additional neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular condition that could affect motor performance. * Acute medical condition that prevents participation in regular physical activity. * Expected attendance of less than 80% of the planned intervention sessions.

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Burdur Special Education and Rehabilitation Center

    Burdur, Burdur, 15200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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