NCT06277778 Effect of Combined Music and Taekwondo Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
| NCT ID | NCT06277778 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Condition | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of combined music and taekwondo training on the mental and physical condition of children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will be asked to do combined music and taekwondo training or taekwondo training alone to evaluate if the combined training is better than the taekwondo training alone on mental and physical performance for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Contact & Investigator
Clare CW YU, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Assistant Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06277778 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 7 Years or older, up to 9 Years, studying Autism Spectrum Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06277778 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06277778 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at clare-chung-wah.yu@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06277778 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06277778 clinical trial?
NCT06277778 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The principal investigator is Clare CW YU, PhD at Assistant Professor. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.