Plain-English translation of NCT06855446 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.
This study tests whether a humanoid robot called NAO can help young children with autism improve their communication and social skills. Children will play interactive mirroring games with the robot that focus on gestures and communication, guided by a therapist. The goal is to see if this robot-based approach helps children develop better communication abilities compared to standard care alone.
Early intervention is known to be crucial for children with autism, and research shows that improving nonverbal communication and gesture skills can help language development. This trial exists to determine whether using an interactive robot makes therapy more engaging and effective for young children with autism.
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You would attend sessions over a 24-week period (about 6 months). Half the children will start with 12 weeks of regular care, then receive 12 weeks of robot-assisted games; the other half will receive robot games first, then regular care. At the beginning, middle, and end of the study, your child will be assessed to measure changes in communication and social skills. Sessions involve your child playing interactive games with the NAO robot while a therapist guides the interaction.
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Italy
Sponsor
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Collaborators
Politecnico di Milano, University of Turin, Italy
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
July 2023
Primary completion
April 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Months – 72 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
Chiara Fanciullacci
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
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