Can virtual reality help kids with autism? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT07330219

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tongren Hongxin Kangxin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guizhou Province Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding fully immersive virtual reality (VR) training to standard psychological and behavioral therapy helps children with autism. 120 children aged 2 to 12 took part; 62 received VR plus therapy, and 58 received therapy alone. The goal was to see if VR could improve social skills, communication, and behavior over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: fully immersive virtual reality training combined with psychological and behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to improve social and communication skills in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and virtual reality may cause discomfort or side effects like dizziness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hongxinkang New Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tongren

Tongren, Guizhou, 554300, China

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