Plain-English translation of NCT06916988 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 is testing whether teenagers with autism benefit more from modified sports programs — where rules and equipment are adjusted to be more inclusive — when combined with counseling that focuses on real-life situations. Researchers want to understand if adding this counseling support helps young people stay more engaged in physical activity and improves their social connections and motor skills.
Teenagers with autism are often much less physically active than their peers, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems. While modified sports programs show promise, researchers want to know if adding counseling support makes these programs even more effective and helps teenagers stick with physical activity as they get older.
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You would be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group participates in modified sports activities only, while the other group does the same sports activities plus counseling sessions that focus on real-life situations. The study involves 26 teenagers in each group, and you would attend the sports program and (if assigned) the counseling sessions over a period of time. Researchers will track changes in your physical activity, social skills, and overall health.
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