Magic tricks may boost social skills in autistic teens, study hopes
NCT ID NCT05664841
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 6-week virtual magic trick training program can improve social and emotional skills in adolescents with autism. Sixty teens aged 11-18 will learn tricks from a magician and practice presenting them. Researchers will measure changes in social knowledge, loneliness, self-esteem, and friendship quality using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual magic trick training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost way to help teens with autism build social confidence and reduce loneliness.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits are based on self-reported questionnaires, which can be subjective.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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