Combining music and taekwondo training for children with autism

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of combined music and taekwondo training on the mental and physical well-being of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a group receiving both music and taekwondo training or a group receiving only taekwondo training. The study aims to determine if the addition of music enhances the benefits of taekwondo training for these children. The trial focuses on children aged 7 to 9 years who meet specific diagnostic criteria for autism.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Chinese children aged 7 to 9 years who have been clinically diagnosed as ASD by developmental paediatricians or clinical psychologists based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition criteria for ASD.

Exclusion Criteria:

* children who have experience in Taekwondo training;
* children who have received music therapy within the previous 12 months;
* those who have severe sensory disorders (blindness or deafness);
* those who have underlying congenital abnormalities or other diseases that limit their ability to engage in physical activities.

Where it's running

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Clare CW YU, PhD — Assistant Professor
• Study coordinator: Clare CW YU, PhD
• Email: clare-chung-wah.yu@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: +85234003251

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.