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Physiotherapy shows promise for easing anxiety in kids with autism and ADHD

NCT ID NCT07231354

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: International Hellenic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a structured physiotherapy program—including breathing exercises, balance training, and relaxation techniques—could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in 117 children aged 6 to 18 with autism or ADHD. Participants were randomly assigned to either the physiotherapy group or usual care. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could improve emotional well-being and behavior.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
structured physiotherapy program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help children with ASD or ADHD feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial, so results may not apply to all children. The program may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder neurodevelopmental disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki - Child Psychiatry Department

    Thessaloniki, 546 42, Greece

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