Can VR games boost brain power in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT07643649

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve attention, memory, and thinking skills in children with autism aged 4 to 6. Thirty children will be split into two groups: one using VR training and the other using traditional paper-and-pencil activities. The goal is to see if the VR approach is more effective and engaging for helping these children build cognitive skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual reality cognitive training using the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve cognitive skills like attention and memory in young children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The virtual reality approach may not prove better than traditional methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Italy Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)

Messina, 98164, Italy

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