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NCT07432776 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1
Effect of an 8-Week Pickleball Program for Adults With Autism: A Feasibility Trial With a Delayed-Control Design
A Early Phase 1 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07432776 is a Early Phase 1 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT07432776, a Early Phase 1 study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Penn State University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an 8-week, community-based pickleball program can improve sensory-motor function and reduce the severity of core autism symptoms in adults ages 18-45 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who can participate independently without a caregiver. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does participating in the pickleball program improve sensory-motor function (including visual-motor integration and proprioceptive bias), measured using the HaptiKart task and a pickleball skill assessment? 2. Does participating in the pickleball program reduce core autism symptom severity, measured by the Social Responsiveness Scale, 2nd edition (SRS-2)? Researchers will compare an early-start pickleball group to a delayed-start control group (who continues usual activities at first) to see if the pickleball program leads to greater improvements in sensory-motor outcomes and ASD symptom severity. Participants will: * Complete an in-person baseline visit at a local public library to provide written consent, complete surveys (SRS-2, PROMIS Depression and Sleep measures, and WHOQOL-BREF), and complete a video game-based sensory-motor assessment (HaptiKart). * Be randomly assigned to either start pickleball classes immediately or after an initial delay period. * Attend pickleball classes twice per week for 8 weeks (90 minutes per class; 16 sessions total), led by trained instructors at community indoor court facilities. * Continue their usual activities during periods when they are not assigned to pickleball classes. * Complete a brief pickleball skill assessment during the intervention period at their first and last class. * Complete follow-up assessments after each phase of the study to repeat surveys and sensory-motor testing. * Participants will also wear a small activity monitor (ActiGraph) during pickleball sessions to measure in-class physical activity levels, and complete brief online check-ins about safety/injury and program fee
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Pickleball Program (Community-Based)
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Penn State Harrisburg - Middletown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-07-15 |
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07432776
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07432776 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Early Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The listed sponsor is Penn State University, which has 219 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Pickleball Program (Community-Based) is the first listed.
NCT07432776 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07432776 about?
NCT07432776 is a clinical study titled "Effect of an 8-Week Pickleball Program for Adults With Autism: A Feasibility Trial With a Delayed-Control Design". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an 8-week, community-based pickleball program can improve sensory-motor function and reduce the severity of core autism symptoms in adults ages 18-45 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who can participate independently without a caregiver. The main qu...
What is the current status of trial NCT07432776?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2026-02-02. Estimated completion is 2026-07-15.
What conditions does trial NCT07432776 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07432776?
The interventions under investigation include: Pickleball Program (Community-Based) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07432776?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07432776 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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