Status:
RECRUITING
Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Conditions:
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this proposed trial will modify an existing toothbrushing app for teens with autism and compare toothbrushing outcomes with a control app. We have 2 specific aims: * During the 2-year UG3...
Detailed Description
Adolescents with autism are at increased risk for tooth decay in part because of poor diet and toothbrushing habits. Effective ways to reduce added sugar intake have yet to be tested, but technologies...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Child participants will have Autism Spectrum Disorder that will be confirmed by: (1) chart review by clinical staff at the recruitment sites to determine if the child meets the DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder; OR (2) affirmative caregiver response (YES) to the question, "Has a healthcare provider ever diagnosed your child with autism?"
- Willingness to take a CARS-2 \[Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2\], which will be administered by trained staff
- Child brushes independently \[The child needs to be able to hold the toothbrush and move it around their teeth, mostly unassisted\]
- Child uses touch screen devices (e.g.,smartphones or tablet)
- Ages 10 to 17 years at enrollment
- Caregiver and child able to communicate in English
- Caregiver age ≥18 years and able to provide informed consent in English
- Child and caregiver live in the same home
- Child has ready access to a mobile device with a front-facing camera onto which apps can be downloaded (iPad or iPhone with iOS 16.0+; Android tablet or phone with Android 13.0+)
- Family has a Wi-Fi or cellular data plan to allow app data to be transmitted, with confirmation of via tools like the Ookla Speed Test to help problem solve and ensure that app data can be transmitted
Exclusion
- • Children with autism younger than age 10 years will be excluded
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 9 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 31 2029
Estimated Enrollment :
270 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06208722
Start Date
January 9 2024
End Date
October 31 2029
Last Update
May 8 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195