Status:

TERMINATED

Translating Neuroprediction Into Precision Medicine Via Brain Priming

Lead Sponsor:

Yale University

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-9 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The present study examines the impact of oxytocin (OXT) and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) on the development of language, social, and play skills in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS...

Detailed Description

This project investigates the effectiveness of a new intervention approach for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to optimize the effects of an evidence-based behavioral intervention, Pivotal Response Tre...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Fit the age requirement: age 5-9
  • Have been diagnosed previously with an ASD and meet criteria for ASD when characterized by research team
  • Be in good medical health
  • Be cooperative with testing
  • Speak English in the family
  • Successfully complete an fMRI scan
  • Full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ)\>70

Exclusion

  • Any metal or electromagnetic implants, including:
  • Cardiac pacemaker
  • Defibrillator
  • Artificial heart valve
  • Aneurysm clip
  • Cochlear implants
  • Shrapnel
  • Neurostimulators
  • History of metal fragments in eyes or skin
  • Significant hearing loss or other severe sensory impairment
  • A fragile health status.
  • Current use of prescription psychotropic medications that may affect cognitive processes under study.
  • A history of significant head trauma or serious brain or psychiatric illness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 7 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 28 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03370510

Start Date

December 7 2018

End Date

July 28 2021

Last Update

August 9 2022

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Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520