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Playtime therapy: a new hope for kids with ADHD and autism?

NCT ID NCT07466147

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Tartu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether playful physiotherapy can improve emotional self-regulation and quality of life in children aged 7-12 with ADHD or autism. Twenty-five children will take part in movement- and play-based group sessions. Parents will report changes in behavior and well-being before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
playful physiotherapy programme
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help children with ADHD or autism manage their emotions and daily functioning better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 25 children, no control group, and relies on parent reports, so results may not be reliable or apply to other kids.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 25 people

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

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 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

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5-12 years; * Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings; * Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation; * Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format; * Proficiency in Estonian; * No prior participation in a similar group. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation; * Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation; * Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ProVida

    RECRUITING

    Tartu, Estonia

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