NCT05664841 The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program
| NCT ID | NCT05664841 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Condition | Autism |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-27 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-02-01 |
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.
In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-27 with a primary completion date of 2028-02-01.
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Brief Summary
The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis (with proof of evidence) of autism; * Aged between 11 and 18 years (younger children may lack the inductive reasoning skills to learn magic tricks); * Have functional hand dexterity to do magic tricks * Intact cognition as indicated by a score above the corresponding cut-off point of the child's age on the Mini-Mental Examination for Children; and * Access to internet and a computer or smartphone that can perform videoconferencing. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe hearing or visual impairments that prevent online learning; * Previous participation in organized magic learning program or camp; * Current or planned participation in psychological therapy or a clinical trial during the study period that could affect the outcomes of the study.
Contact & Investigator
Hon Yuen, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05664841 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 11 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Autism. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05664841 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.
Is NCT05664841 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05664841 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yuen@uab.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05664841 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05664841 clinical trial?
NCT05664841 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Hon Yuen, PhD at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.