NCT07330219

The Effect of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Technology Combined With Psychological and Behavioral Intervention on Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (actual)
• Sponsor: Tongren Hongxin Kangxin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guizhou Province · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 2 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To explore the effects of immersive virtual reality technology combined with psychological and behavioral intervention on children with autism. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on the clinical data of 120 children with autism admitted to our hospital from January 2024 to October 2024. 58 children received psychological and behavioral intervention alone (control group), while 62 children received psychological and behavioral intervention combined with immersive virtual reality technology (study group). Disease severity (CARS),

Detailed description

This is a single-center, retrospective interventional study evaluating the effects of fully immersive virtual reality combined with psychological and behavioral intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical data were retrospectively collected from February 2024 to October 2024. Outcomes were assessed using standardized behavioral and developmental scales.

Conditions

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Training	Fully immersive virtual reality (FIVR) training is delivered using head-mounted display devices. The training includes structured virtual scenarios targeting social interaction, communication skills, and sensory regulation. Each session lasts 20-60 minutes, delivered 3-5 times per week for 12 weeks, with individualized adjustment based on participant tolerance and performance.
BEHAVIORAL	Psychological and Behavioral Intervention	Psychological and behavioral intervention (PBI) includes language training, sensory integration training, group-based activities, individualized behavioral training, family-based training, and psychological support. Sessions are conducted multiple times per week over a 12-week period according to a standardized rehabilitation protocol.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-01
• Primary completion: 2024-10-30
• Completion: 2024-10-30
• First posted: 2026-01-09
• Last updated: 2026-01-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China