Exergaming and Aerobic Exercise for Kids 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

Researchers will compare three programs over eight weeks: exergaming plus motor/behavioral work, aerobic exercise plus motor/behavioral work, and motor/behavioral work alone. They aim to see if the added physical activity changes sleep, coordination, and cognitive abilities, as well as brain activity. Sessions occur weekly, focusing on age-appropriate activities for children aged 4–10 with ASD and sleep disturbances. The study is conducted at National Taiwan University Hospital and related facilities in Taipei. Primary caregiver participation and Chinese-language materials are part of the protocol.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 4-10 year (48-131 months).
* Have a clinical diagnosis of ASD.
* Able to follow two-step order.
* With sleep disturbances for more than 3 days per week in past 3 months reported by child's caregiver.
* The primary caregiver must be aged 20 years or older and capable of reading and writing in Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having physical disabilities or congenital anomalies of extremities.
* Loss of vision or hearing function.
* The child has been diagnosed with genetic disorders (e.g., Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome).

Where it's running

• Early Childhood Behavior Laboratory, School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University,
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yen-Tzu Wu, PT, Ph.D
• Email: yenwu@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-2-33668136

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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.