Training teachers to boost activity in autistic kids: a new trial

NCT ID NCT07747129

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Northeastern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an online training for preschool teachers, called WE PLAY, can increase physical activity among young children with autism. About 150 teacher-child pairs will be randomly assigned to either the WE PLAY training or a control training. The study measures children's activity levels using accelerometers and surveys teachers' attitudes and practices over 20 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: WE PLAY, an online training program for early childhood educators to promote physical activity in autistic preschoolers
What this could lead to: If effective, this training could be widely adopted in preschools, helping autistic children become more active and gain long-term health and developmental benefits.
What could go wrong: The trial is still testing efficacy, and results may not apply to all settings. Success depends on teachers' consistent use of the training, and the study's short follow-up may not capture lasting effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
Tufts University/Tufts Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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