U.S., Feb. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06805916) titled 'Promoting Communication in Minimally Verbal Autistic Children with Social Robot' on Jan. 28.
Brief Summary: Minimally verbal (MV) children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face significant challenges in communication and social interaction, which are fundamental to learning and development. Current therapeutic approaches, such as speech therapy and augmentative communication systems, often have variable efficacy due to engagement and responsiveness challenges. This pilot study investigates the use of the humanoid robot NAO as part of a rehabilitative program specifically designed for MV children with ASD. NAO, with its predictable...