Plain-English translation of NCT05664841 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This research study is testing a new approach: teaching teenagers with autism how to perform magic tricks through online classes. The researchers believe that learning and practicing magic tricks may help young people with autism feel more confident socially, connect better with others, and experience less emotional stress. The study will compare two groups — one that participates in the magic trick training program and another that continues with their usual activities.
Many teenagers with autism struggle with social interactions and anxiety. This treatment offers a creative, engaging way to build social and emotional skills in a fun, low-pressure environment that might feel less intimidating than traditional therapy.
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If you are selected, you will either join the magic trick training program or be placed on a waitlist. The training group will attend three online magic lessons each week for 6 weeks — a total commitment of about 6 weeks of virtual classes. You'll be assessed at the start, right after the program ends, and again 6 weeks later to see if the training has helped you feel more confident socially and less stressed. The waitlist group continues with their normal activities during this time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Phase
Testing effectiveness
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
March 2023
Primary completion
February 2028
Age range
11 Years – 18 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Hon Yuen
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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