The Impact of a Virtual Magic Trick Training Program

Part of paid clinical trials in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study ID
NCT05664841
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Autism
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
11 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • magic trick training — BEHAVIORAL
    A typical session will begin with the magician demonstrating a magic trick then revealing the secret move of the trick.The participants will learn and practice each trick. With assistance from the magician, participants will develop an oralstory presentation for the trick. After participants master one trick, the magician will demonstrate and teach the next.

Study Details

The proposed project will attempt to confirm the benefits of a structured magic trick training program (MTTP) experience in adolescents with autism. Benefits of participating in a 6-week virtual MTTP will be evaluated using validated assessments to measure social-emotional competencies.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 27, 2023
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2028
Completion
Feb 1, 2028

Study Design

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

Arms

  • Experimental: magic trick training
    Participation in a 6 weekly virtual magic trick training camp with three lessons per week.
  • No Intervention: waitlist control
    Participation in usual daily activities.

Primary Outcome Measure

Test of Adolescents Social Skills Knowledge (TASSK) [ Time Frame: baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabama35294
Hon K Yuen, PhD
Hon K Yuen, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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