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Virtual reality may help kids with autism learn social skills

NCT ID NCT07594171

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) social skills program works as well as an in-person group program for preschool children with autism. Thirty-two children aged 4 to 6 were randomly assigned to either VR or in-person sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers measured social skills using caregiver and teacher reports to see if the VR approach could be a good alternative.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-based social skills training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that VR-based social skills training is as effective as in-person sessions, offering a flexible, accessible option for children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants. The results may not apply to all children with autism, and VR might not work as well as face-to-face interaction for some kids.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 to under 7 years * Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) ≥ 70 and Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) ≥ 70 * Score ≥ 15 on the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder-Chinese Version (CASD-C) * Classification of Autism Spectrum Disorder based on Autism Diagnostic -Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) * Clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed clinician Exclusion Criteria: * Significant sensory or motor impairments (e.g., severe visual or hearing impairments, major physical disabilities) * Known genetic or neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, fragile X syndrome, traumatic brain injury) * Severe behavioral or emotional problems that would interfere with participation in interventions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder Social Skills

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Autism spectrum disorder high-functioning

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, Tainan City, 701, Taiwan

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