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Bike riding boosts brain power in kids with autism – study finds

NCT ID NCT07295912

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether learning to ride a bike improves planning, memory, and self-control in children aged 8-10 with autism. Sixty-two children tried different cycling exercises for two weeks. Researchers measured changes in thinking skills and a brain chemical called BDNF. The goal was to understand which parts of cycling (like balancing or navigating space) help the brain most.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could reveal which parts of cycling (balance or spatial awareness) boost brain function, guiding future therapies for children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (62 children) that measured short-term effects. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and the improvements might not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Potential participants were recruited from the local special schools for intellectual disabilities. They werescreened with the following inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria are: 1. age 8 - 10 years; 2. mild to moderate ASD diagnosis from physicians or psychologists based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, (DSM-5)and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2); 3. non-verbal IQ over 70 using a brief version of Wechsler intelligence scale for children (Chinese revised); 4. able to follow instructions with the assistance of research staff; 5. able to perform the requested physical activity intervention and executive function measures with the assistance of research staff; 6. no additional regular participation in physical activity other than school physical education classes for at least 3 months prior to the study; (6) novice at riding a two-wheel bicycle (i.e., cannot ride the bicycle alone for more than 10 consecutive seconds). Exclusion criteria are: 1. color blindness reported by parents; 2. history of other medical conditions that limit physical exercise capacities (e.g., asthma, seizure, cardiac disease); 3. history of brain injury including concussions, other complex neurologic disorders (e.g., epilepsy, phenylketonuria, fragile X syndrome); 4. on current or recent use of antidepressants and other psychotropic medications known to alter peripheral BDNF levels; 5. medical conditions of the bladder; 6. obesity (i.e. \>95th percentile of age-gender specific BMI cutoff).

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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