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NCT Number: NCT07818538

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD may experience difficulties in attention, working memory, planning, cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, and executive functions. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of virtual reality-supported cognitive-focused occupational therapy on cognitive performance, occupational performance, and motivation in children with ASD.

A total of 32 children with ASD aged 6-12 years will be assigned to either the intervention group (n=16) or the control group (n=16). The intervention group will receive virtual reality-supported cognitive-focused occupational therapy for 40 minutes once a week for 8 weeks, while the control group will receive structured occupational therapy sessions with the same frequency and duration. Cognitive performance, occupational performance, and motivation will be assessed using the Dynamic Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DLOTCA), the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), and the Pediatric Motivation Scale (PMS), respectively.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Medipol University

Kadıköy, Istanbul, 34720, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged between 6 and 12 years. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1 according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

Able to stand and ambulate independently. Able to follow basic instructions and interact within a virtual environment. Voluntary participation of the child and/or legal guardian in the study and provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

History of epilepsy. Presence of vestibular system disorders or complaints of vertigo. Presence of severe cardiovascular disorders. Inability to use the virtual reality application due to severe visual impairment.

Diagnosis of a severe neurological or psychiatric disorder other than Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Having a condition that may require medical treatment or a different intervention during the study period.

Inability to understand the virtual reality experience or appropriately follow instructions.

Demonstrating difficulties in cooperation at a level that prevents the implementation of the SmartPose system.

Treatment and study plan

Virtual Reality-Supported Cognitive-Focused Occupational Therapy

Other

Structured occupational therapy sessions incorporating virtual reality-supported cognitive-focused activities will be administered once a week for 8 weeks. The intervention will target cognitive skills, occupational performance, and motivation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Structured Occupational Therapy

Other

Participants will receive structured occupational therapy sessions for 40 minutes once a week for 8 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cognition Assessment Test

    Time frame: 8 week

    The DLOTCA (Dynamic Loewenstein Cognition Assessment test) will be used.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks

    The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) will be used to assess occupational performance and satisfaction with performance.

  2. Pediatric Motivation Scale (PMS)

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end of 8 weeks

    The Pediatric Motivation Scale (PMS) will be used to assess motivation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

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Registry information

Official study title

THE EFFECT OF VIRTUAL REALITY-SUPPORTED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Acronym: COGNITIVE PERF

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 14, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2026

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