Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 3 to 15

Using videodrama to help children with autism interact better

Official title: Evaluation of the Videodrama Therapeutic Device for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Run by Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Robert Ballanger · NCT06443320 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if watching videos and doing fun activities can help children with autism communicate and interact better with others.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages3 Years to 15 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal Robert Ballanger
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aulnay-sous-Bois)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 4, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 4, 2027
Study endsMarch 4, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT06443320 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 3 to 15 years with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of ASD who show a strong interest in screens.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have an ASD diagnosis or lack interest in screens may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a therapeutic approach using videodrama to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in improving their communication and social interaction skills. The intervention involves children watching video excerpts, engaging in playtime, and participating in drawing activities, aiming to understand their sensory experiences and reduce their isolation from social interactions. By focusing on the sensory atypicalities associated with ASD, the study seeks to enhance therapeutic support and promote play and interaction with peers. The study includes children aged 3 to 15 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of ASD and a strong interest in screens.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance social interaction and communication skills in children with autism.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies focusing on communication tools for ASD, the specific use of videodrama as a therapeutic device is a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 3 to 15 years.
* Clinically confirmed ASD by a psychiatrist.
* Parental or legal guardian consent for participation.
* Child showing a strong interest in screens and/or video content.
* Ability to tolerate the presence of other children.
* Minimum of 18 video drama sessions.
* Not having benefited from disease care in the past.
* Affiliation to a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* No ASD diagnosis.
* Younger than 3 or older than 15 at the study start.
* No interest in screens or video content.
* Parental or legal guardian refusal for participation.
* Dropping out before completing 18 sessions.
* Patient having benefited a disease care in the past

Where it's running

  • CHI Robert Ballanger
    Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.