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Can virtual reality help kids with autism? new study tests it

NCT ID NCT07330219

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tongren Hongxin Kangxin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guizhou Province Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding fully immersive virtual reality (VR) training to standard psychological and behavioral therapy helps children with autism. 120 children aged 2 to 12 took part; 62 received VR plus therapy, and 58 received therapy alone. The goal was to see if VR could improve social skills, communication, and behavior over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fully immersive virtual reality training combined with psychological and behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to improve social and communication skills in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and virtual reality may cause discomfort or side effects like dizziness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to DSM-5 criteria; * Age between 2 and 12 years; * Complete clinical and assessment data available. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders; * Severe intellectual disability preventing completion of assessments; * History of epilepsy or uncontrolled seizure disorders; * Significant visual or auditory impairment; * History of intracranial surgery or implantation of metallic foreign bodies.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hongxinkang New Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tongren

    Tongren, Guizhou, 554300, China

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