Plain-English translation of NCT06016621 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
The Autism-CHIME trial is testing improvisational music therapy — a type of one-on-one session where a trained therapist uses music to help autistic children express themselves and connect with others. Researchers want to find out whether these sessions can improve communication and social interaction in children aged 7 to 11. The trial will compare children who receive music therapy alongside their usual support with children who receive their usual support alone.
Many autistic children struggle with communication and social connection, and current treatments don't work the same way for everyone. This trial exists to see whether music therapy could be a helpful, personalized tool to support children's communication skills and overall wellbeing.
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If you join this trial, you will first complete baseline assessments to see how you communicate right now. Then you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: either you'll receive two 30-minute improvisational music therapy sessions per week for 13 weeks (in addition to your usual support), or you'll continue with your usual support alone. Researchers will collect information about your progress at the end of the 13 weeks and again 6 months later to see whether the music therapy made a difference.
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