Social Robots and Board Games for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study ID
NCT07775937
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
4 Years - 10 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Social Robot-Assisted Board Game Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    Comprises 14 structured social-emotional scenario scripts using the Kebbi Air interactive robot and a custom mobile application, paired with 5-piece modular acrylic emotion puzzle boards covering 7 basic and complex emotions.
  • Conventional Occupational Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Standard occupational therapy utilizing sensory integration equipment (e.g., swings, therapy rollers, jumping mats) and therapist-guided social interactive activities targeting emotional regulation and peer interaction.

Study Details

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of combining social robot-assisted intervention with physical board games to improve socio-emotional skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often face challenges in emotion recognition, emotional regulation, and social interaction. This study aims to investigate whether integrating an interactive social robot (Kebbi) into board game activities can enhance children's social engagement, emotional comprehension, and cooperative behaviors compared to conventional occupational therapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the robot-assisted board game group or the conventional occupational therapy group.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 20, 2026
Start date
Aug 18, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

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

Arms

  • Experimental: Robot-Assisted Board Game Group
    Participants receive an 8-week social robot-assisted intervention combined with physical acrylic emotion puzzle board games (1 session per week, 30 minutes per session), facilitated by a certified occupational therapist.
  • Active Comparator: Conventional Occupational Therapy Group
    Conventional Occupational Therapy Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Change from Baseline in Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) Total T-Score at Week 8 [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention at Week 8 ]

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