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CrossFit for kids with autism: a new way to boost school readiness?

NCT ID NCT07532395

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

Summary

This study tests a 12-week exercise program called FMS-CrossFit in 184 preschoolers with autism, ages 3-6. The program combines motor skill drills with circuit training to improve school readiness, social skills, and self-regulation. Researchers will compare these kids to those receiving usual care, measuring progress at several points over 20 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fundamental Movement Skills-CrossFit Training Program (FCTP) - a structured exercise program combining motor skills, social, and communication training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help preschoolers with autism build skills needed for school, like following instructions and interacting with others.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 184 children, so results may not apply to all kids with autism. The program is behavioral, so benefits may vary and long-term effects are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 184 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 3-6 years; 2. confirmed ASD diagnosis according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria or the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2); 3. written informed consent from parent/caregiver. Exclusion Criteria: 1. participation in structured exercise programs within the preceding 6 months; 2. comorbid severe neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, phenylketonuria, fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis) or major psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder); 3. visual, auditory or intellectual impairments that would interfere with participation; 4. history of significant head trauma or brain injury; 5. medical contraindications to physical activity ; 6. other factors deemed unsuitable for program participation by the research team.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, China

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