Plain-English translation of NCT07578987 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 trial is testing whether kinetic sand—a moldable, tactile toy material—can help children with autism improve their hand coordination and ability to reach for and manipulate objects. Children will play with kinetic sand for 30 minutes, three times per week, for six weeks. The researchers will measure changes in hand-eye coordination and reaching skills before and after the intervention.
Children with autism often struggle with fine motor skills and coordination, which makes everyday tasks like reaching for things or picking up small objects harder. This treatment aims to provide sensory input through play that might naturally strengthen these skills while also calming anxiety.
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You would visit a therapy clinic or special education center three times per week for six weeks. Each visit would involve 30 minutes of playing with kinetic sand—molding it into shapes, finding hidden items in it, and playing freely. Before you start and after the six weeks end, you will complete two tests: one that measures how well your eyes and hands work together, and another that measures how far you can reach. The whole study lasts about 10 months from start to finish.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
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