Can a simple body wrap calm severe autism outbursts?
NCT ID NCT03164746
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether wrapping children with autism in sheets (wet or dry) can reduce severe injurious behaviors like self-harm or aggression. 48 children took part, and researchers compared wet wraps to dry wraps. The goal was to see if this gentle, drug-free approach could help when other treatments haven't worked.
What this could mean
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Active substance
therapeutic body wraps (wet or dry sheets)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a non-drug option to help calm severe behavioral outbursts in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. The results may not apply to all children, and the effect may be small or no better than standard care.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Montfavet
Avignon, France
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Centre Hospitalier Robert Ballanger
Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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Centre Hospitalier d'Arras
Arras, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Douai
Douai, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Lens
Lens, France
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Centre de Santé Mentale Angevin
Angers, France
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Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale Val de Lys-Artois
Saint-Venant, France
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Etablissement Public de Santé Roger Prévot
Gennevilliers, France
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Etablissement de Santé Maison Blanche
Paris, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Pitier-Salpêtrière
Paris, France
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Hôpital Fontan, CHRU
Lille, France
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Institut Départemental Albert Calmette
Camiers, France
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Institut Médico-éducatif
Montigny-en-Ostrevent, France