Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Cognitive Control and Metacognition Training
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Conditions:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-11 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
95 autistic children (ages 8-11yrs) will be randomly assigned to a novel computer-based Cognitive Control Training combined with Metacognition Coaching or to a comparison group that receives the inter...
Detailed Description
Effective interventions to reduce the functional impact of core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in school-aged children are critically needed. This study will test whether in-person compute...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children should be 8 to 11 years of age
- Children should have an existing diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, which will be confirmed using research measures and criteria
- Children must have general cognitive ability in the average range or above (above 80 using the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-2 Full Scale IQ)
- Caregivers and children must be fluent in English or Spanish
Exclusion
- Children must not have a known genetic condition related to autism (e.g., Fragile X)
- Children must not have medical conditions/injuries, exposure to substances, or significant deprivation with implications for the central nervous system or that require regular psychoactive medications that alter EEG responses (anticonvulsants, barbiturates) \*
- Children must not have seizures or a seizure disorder (other than history of febrile seizures)
- Children must not have significant sensory or motor impairment or major physical abnormalities that would limit the ability to participate in table top or EEG testing, or make responding during computer activities difficult
- Children must not have a failed screening for colorblindness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 30 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
95 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06885684
Start Date
June 30 2025
End Date
June 30 2027
Last Update
March 20 2025
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