Effect of Combined Music and Taekwondo Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Last updated: March 11, 2025
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Williams Syndrome

Treatment

Taekwondo training with music therapy

Taekwondo training alone

Clinical Study ID

NCT06277778
HSEARS20211117003-03
  • Ages 7-9
  • All Genders

Study 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

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion

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 limittheir ability to engage in physical activities.

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Taekwondo training with music therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 30, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, 852
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

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