Status:
UNKNOWN
Training Early Social Language in Autism
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University Charles River Campus
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Chicago
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to determine whether a targeted behavioral intervention can lead to both changes in early communication skills and in neural responses in toddlers and preschoolers with autism.
Detailed Description
The mirror neuron system (MNS) broadly refers to a network of brain regions that responds both when a person performs an action and when that person observes someone else performing the same action. T...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children between the ages of 18 and 59 months with a confirmed or suspected DSM5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- The included parents or guardians are required to be the primary caregivers of these children
- Families must speak English in the home at least 75% of the time.
Exclusion
- Seizure disorder (may influence EEG data)
- Gestational age \<32 weeks
- History of serious head trauma
- Genetic syndrome (e.g., fragile X syndrome)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03427138
Start Date
July 1 2016
End Date
August 31 2021
Last Update
February 5 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215