LEGO-Based Play Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor
Marmara University
Study ID
NCT07751679
Status
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
6 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • LEGO®-Based Play Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants receive LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in small groups once weekly for 12 weeks. During each session, children collaboratively build LEGO® models while rotating through three structured roles: Engineer (provides building instructions and guides the task), Supplier (identifies and provides the required LEGO® pieces), and Builder (assembles the LEGO® model according to the instructions). The intervention is designed to improve social communication, cooperation, joint attention, problem-solving, and play skills through structured peer interaction.

Study Details

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD often experience challenges in developing social relationships and engaging in age-appropriate play activities. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in improving social skills and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants are assigned to either a LEGO®-Based Play Therapy group or a control group. The intervention consists of structured group sessions conducted over a 12-week period using collaborative LEGO® building activities designed to promote communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and peer interaction. The primary outcomes are changes in social skills and play skills measured using validated assessment tools before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy as a supportive intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and contribute to the development of evidence-based psychosocial interventions.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 7, 2026
Start date
Aug 31, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Jan 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: LEGO®-Based Play Therapy Group
    Structured LEGO®-Based Play Therapy delivered in small groups over a 12-week period to improve social and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    Participants receive no LEGO®-Based Play Therapy during the study period and continue with their usual care or routine educational activities.

Primary Outcome Measure

Play Skills [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 12 (post-intervention), and Week 24 (12-week follow-up) ]

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