NCT07758088

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn if a dance, yoga, and mindful movement program can improve the lives of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a condition that can affect how a person communicates, connects with others, and experiences daily life. This study focuses on adults ages 18 to 35. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Can a dance, yoga, and mindful movement program improve social skills and communication for adults with ASD?
  • Can it improve their quality of life and sense of well-being?
  • Can it improve their physical, mental, and emotional health? Dance, yoga, and mindful movement have been studied in children with ASD, but very little research has looked at how they may help adults. This study hopes to help fill that gap. Participants will:
  • Take part in a 12-week dance, yoga, and mindful movement program
  • Answer survey questions at the start and end of the program about their social skills, communication, quality of life, well-being, and overall health

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
3mo left

Started Jan 2027

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 5, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 11, 2026

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 17, 2027

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 4, 2027

Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 4, 2027

Last Updated

August 11, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 5, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 5, 2026

Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism

Keywords

AutismAutistic adultsNeurodiversityNeurodivergentDanceYogaMindfulSocial communicationWell-beingLifestyle interventionAdaptive movement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Harvard Flourishing Scale

    Self-reported quality of life and overall well-being among adults with ASD following participation in the intervention

    From enrollment to the end of the intervention 12 weeks.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Rivermead Gate Medical Centre Social Communication

    From the beginning of the intervention to just post. 12 Weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

  • RAND SF-36 Health Survey

    From the beginning of the intervention to just post. 12 Weeks

  • Autism Spectrum Quality of Life Scale

    From the beginning of the intervention to just post. 12 weeks.

Study Arms (1)

Participants

EXPERIMENTAL

The Participants will take part in a Yoga, dance and mindful movement class for 60-minutes, once a week for 12 weks.

Other: Yoga, dance and Mindful Movement

Interventions

Yoga, dance and Mindful MovementOTHER

A 60-minute yoga, dance and mindful movement class.

Participants

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 36 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults ages 18-36 with Level 1 and Level 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder.

You may not qualify if:

  • Adults ages 18-36 with Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Cetner

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Zhang T, Liu W, Gao S. Effects of mind-body exercises on cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson's disease: A mini-review. Front Neurol. 2022 Sep 1;13:931460. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.931460. eCollection 2022.

    PMID: 36119693BACKGROUND

  • Zafeiroudi A, Tsartsapakis I, Trigonis I, Kouli O, Goulimaris D, Kouthouris C. Embodied Mindfulness Through Movement: A Scoping Review of Dance-Based Interventions for Mental Well-Being in Recreational Populations. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Sep 5;13(17):2230. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13172230.

    PMID: 40941582BACKGROUND

  • Buttolph L, Bruton AM, Filbin P, Wexler RS, Gray O, Mazure T, Wooliscroft L, Spain R, Yeh GY, Zwickey H, Goldenberg JZ. Effects of Mind-body Movement Interventions for Managing Symptoms in People with Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview of Reviews. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2026 Jan 31;26(1):10. doi: 10.1007/s11910-025-01478-8.

    PMID: 41619131BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderCommunication

Interventions

Yoga

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental DisordersBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual TherapiesExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Central Study Contacts

Patrick B Corbin

CONTACT

9178477216pcorbin@usc.edu

Eden Goldman

CONTACT

3053363129edengold@usc.edu

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Co-investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 5, 2026

First Posted

August 11, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

January 17, 2027

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 4, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 4, 2027

Last Updated

August 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)