Motor Function Assessment and VR-based Motor Training in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Last updated: January 9, 2026
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Autism

Asperger's Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Treatment

VR-based motor training

Clinical Study ID

NCT07134569
202311005RINC
  • Ages 18-45
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if autism affect motor functions, including muscle strength, balance, and motor control? Additionally, understanding the motor functions, cognitive functions, and brain activation in individuals with autism, and verifying whether motor training can effectively improve muscle strength, balance, and motor control. The main questions aim to answer are:

[primary hypothesis or outcome measure 1]? [primary hypothesis or outcome measure 2]? If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare [arm information] to see if [insert effects].

Participants will [describe the main tasks participants will be asked to do, interventions they'll be given and use bullets if it is more than 2 items].

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

> The ASD Group

Inclusion criteria:

  • young adult aged between 18 and 45 years who had a diagnosis of ASD from a licensedmental health or medical professional based on DSM-5.

  • was motivated to complete the 6-week VR-based motor function training.

  • had a full-scale IQ > 70 on the WAIS-IV.

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

  • a history of major mental illness (e.g., bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia,or psychosis), neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, lumbar radiculopathy, or spinalcord injury) that hamper walking function, or neurosurgery.

  • visual impairment and/or hearing impairment that would preclude participation inmotor assessment or training.

  • The Non-ASD control group

Inclusion criteria:

  • young adult aged between 18 and 45 years who do not have a diagnosis of ASD.

  • had a full-scale IQ > 70 on the WAIS-IV.

Exclusion criteria:

  • a history of major mental illness (e.g., bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia,or psychosis), neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, lumbar radiculopathy, or spinalcord injury), or neurosurgery that hamper walking function.

  • visual impairment and/or hearing impairment that would preclude participation inmotor assessment or training.

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: VR-based motor training
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei,
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei 1668341,
    Taiwan

    Active - Recruiting

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