Recruiting NA Autism Spectrum Disorder

New treatment option for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Official title Online Pivotal Response Treatment Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06523387

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This is a research study that will assess the effects of a Pivotal Response Treatment Online Training Course (PRT-O) for training parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study will specifically investigate whether participants can learn to deliver PRT effectively following participation in the Online training.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 2 to 5. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • 2:0 to 5:11 years at the time of consent,
  • diagnosed with ASD (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing, e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)...
  • with significant adaptive communication deficits (i.e., either a Vineland-3 Communication subscale 2 Standard Deviations below average for 2 and 3...
  • an English-speaking parent able to consistently participate in study procedures and conduct treatment in English,
  • stable psychotropic medication(s) or biomedical intervention(s) for at least 1 month prior to baseline measurements with no anticipated changes...

You likely can't join if

  • Children who have a primary language other than English
  • parent or child diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorder or unstable medical problem
  • previous adequate trial of pivotal response treatment resulting in parent meeting Pivotal Response Treatment fidelity of implementation at baseline
  • Receiving more than 15 hours of in home 1:1 ABA per week
  • living within 100 miles of Stanford University.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • 2:0 to 5:11 years at the time of consent,
  • diagnosed with ASD (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing, e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) or suspicion of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, and confirmed...
  • with significant adaptive communication deficits (i.e., either a Vineland-3 Communication subscale 2 Standard Deviations below average for 2 and 3 year olds and 3 Standard Deviations below for 4 and 5 year olds or a...
  • an English-speaking parent able to consistently participate in study procedures and conduct treatment in English,
  • stable psychotropic medication(s) or biomedical intervention(s) for at least 1 month prior to baseline measurements with no anticipated changes during study participation,
  • stable treatment (ABA, Floortime, or other interventions), speech therapy, and school placement for at least 1 month prior to baseline measurements with no expected changes during study participation,
  • no more than 60 minutes of 1:1 speech therapy per week
What rules you out
  • Children who have a primary language other than English
  • parent or child diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorder or unstable medical problem
  • previous adequate trial of pivotal response treatment resulting in parent meeting Pivotal Response Treatment fidelity of implementation at baseline
  • Receiving more than 15 hours of in home 1:1 ABA per week
  • living within 100 miles of Stanford University.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Stanford, California, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 5 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Stanford, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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