Plain-English translation of NCT07432776 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
Phase 1 — Testing in a small group (usually 20–80 people) to find a safe dose and watch for side effects.
This research trial is testing whether a structured pickleball program can help adults with autism improve their movement skills, sleep quality, mood, and core autism symptoms. Pickleball is a paddle sport similar to tennis but easier to learn and play. The study will teach participants the sport twice a week for 8 weeks and measure whether it leads to real changes in how they move, process sensory information, and manage daily life.
Research suggests that many adults with autism have differences in how their brains process movement and sensory information, which can affect everyday functioning and mood. This trial explores whether a fun, community-based sport like pickleball could be a practical way to strengthen these skills and improve quality of life.
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If you enroll, you'll be randomly assigned to start pickleball either right away or after an 8-week waiting period. Either way, you'll attend pickleball classes twice per week for 8 weeks at an indoor community court—each session lasts about 90 minutes and includes warm-up exercises and skill-focused drills with a trained instructor. You'll also complete brief tests and assessments at the beginning, after 8 weeks, and after the full program to measure changes in your movement, sleep, mood, and autism symptoms.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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