An interventional study of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by Marmara University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 6 Years to 12 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-07.
Sponsored by Marmara University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 56 studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder with a site in Turkey — 11 open to participants now, 12 under way, none of them phase 3. Autism Spectrum Disorder · Turkey.
Among the 56 studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder with a site in Turkey, this one is the 10th largest by planned enrollment of the 46 interventional ones, is one of 7 that started in 2026, is one of 46 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 8 of the 11 other live ones, and was the 50th registered.
1,724 studies on the registry are indexed under Autism Spectrum Disorder; 500 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 60 is above the median of 52 across 1,368 interventional studies indexed under Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Browse Autism Spectrum Disorder studies →11 of the 56 studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder with a site in Turkey are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 349 Autism Spectrum Disorder studies recruiting now, 48 (14%) set no upper age limit and 294 (84%) stop at 75 or younger; 297 take children under 18; 92 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 6 Years to 12 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
The full table on the hub →56 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2017; this study’s year is marked. 7 started in 2026.
Median enrollment 35 across the 46 interventional studies, 74 across the 10 observational. Of the 44 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
None of the 56 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Marmara University is the lead sponsor of 599 studies on the registry; 138 are open to participants now.
Marmara University has 1 study filed under Autism Spectrum Disorder — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
3 of the studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07751679Marmara UniversityLEGO-Based Play Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2026-11 |
| NCT07789704Emre DANSUKStructured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy in Children With Autism | 2027-01-01 |
| NCT07739693Fenerbahce UniversityEffects of Hippotherapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2027-03 |
Among the 56 studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD often experience challenges in developing social relationships and engaging in age-appropriate play activities.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in improving social skills and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants are assigned to either a LEGO®-Based Play Therapy group or a control group. The intervention consists of structured group sessions conducted over a 12-week period using collaborative LEGO® building activities designed to promote communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and peer interaction.
The primary outcomes are changes in social skills and play skills measured using validated assessment tools before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy as a supportive intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and contribute to the development of evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, accompanied by restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Difficulties in social interaction and functional play may negatively affect children's participation in daily life and peer relationships. Therefore, interventions that support social engagement through structured play have gained increasing attention.
LEGO®-Based Play Therapy is a structured, collaborative intervention that promotes communication, joint attention, cooperation, turn-taking, problem-solving, and social interaction through shared LEGO® construction activities. During each session, children work together by assuming complementary roles to complete building tasks, encouraging reciprocal communication and cooperative play.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in improving social skills and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants are allocated to an intervention group receiving LEGO®-Based Play Therapy or to a control group receiving usual care without LEGO®-Based Play Therapy during the study period.
The intervention is delivered in small groups over a 12-week period using standardized LEGO®-Based Play Therapy procedures. Social skills and play skills are evaluated using validated outcome measures administered before and after the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to the evidence base regarding psychosocial interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder and provide guidance for clinicians, educators, and families.
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The American Psychiatric Association’s manual of mental health diagnoses. DSM-5 (2013, revised as DSM-5-TR in 2022) replaced DSM-IV, and some studies still name the older edition. “Meets DSM criteria for …” means diagnosed by that edition’s diagnostic criteria, usually by a clinician in an interview.
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Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Structured LEGO®-Based Play Therapy delivered in small groups over a 12-week period to improve social and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Behavioral: LEGO®-Based Play Therapy
Participants receive no LEGO®-Based Play Therapy during the study period and continue with their usual care or routine educational activities.
Participants receive LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in small groups once weekly for 12 weeks. During each session, children collaboratively build LEGO® models while rotating through three structured roles: Engineer (provides building instructions and guides the task), Supplier (identifies and provides the required LEGO® pieces), and Builder (assembles the LEGO® model according to the instructions). The intervention is designed to improve social communication, cooperation, joint attention, problem-solving, and play skills through structured peer interaction.
Play Skills
Play skills will be assessed using the Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale (PIPPS)(parents and teacher scales). The Play Interaction subscale assesses positive social behaviors such as cooperation, sharing, helping, and inviting peers to join play activities. The Play Disruption subscale measures aggressive, antisocial, and conflict-provoking behaviors, whereas the Play Disconnection subscale evaluates the child's tendency to withdraw from peer play and exhibit socially withdrawn behaviors. All items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale. The Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Ahmetoğlu et al. (2016). The findings demonstrated that the original three-factor structure of the scale was retained. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients were reported as 0.72 for the Play Interaction subscale, 0.75 for the Play Disruption subscale, and 0.68 for the Play Disconnection subscale. In the present study, the scale was administered at pre-test, post-test, and
Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (post-intervention), and Week 24 (12-week follow-up)
Social Skills
Social skills will be assessed using the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP). Higher scores indicate better social skills. The Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP) consists of 41 items organized into three subscales: Social Reciprocity, Social Participation, and Detrimental Social Behaviors. The questionnaire is completed by parents using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (Never) to 3 (Very Often). Total scores range from 0 to 123, with higher scores indicating more advanced social skills. The Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the parent version of the ASSP was conducted by Demir (2014). The findings demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.92. In the present study, the ASSP was administered at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up to evaluate the effects of LEGO®-based group play therapy on the social skills of children. Permission to use the scale was obtained prior to data collection.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (immediately after completion of the intervention), and Week 24 (12 weeks after completion of the intervention)
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because no data-sharing plan was included in the study protocol or participant consent documents. Participant confidentiality and privacy will be protected in accordance with institutional ethical requirements.
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Start is estimated for Aug 2026; primary completion for Nov 2026, 3 months later.
Of 800 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Autism Spectrum Disorder, half reached primary completion within 25 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 48. This study's planned 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 823 studies reached it within 25 months; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 47.
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