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Telemedicine Assessments for Autism

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Led By Zachary Warren, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age 18 years or older
Child between 18 and 42 months of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and six-month follow-up
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Study Summary

This trial will compare the use of a telemedicine tool to assess for autism symptoms in toddlers with gold standard, in-person ASD assessments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for parents or guardians of toddlers aged 18-42 months who may have autism. Participants must be over 18, speak English well enough to follow the study procedures, live within a 3-hour drive from the study sites, and have access to technology with internet and audio-visual capabilities for tele-assessment.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a telemedicine tool called TELE-ASD-PEDS (TAP) designed for assessing autism symptoms in toddlers at home. It compares the effectiveness of TAP assessments done remotely with traditional in-person evaluations.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves assessment tools rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects. However, participants might experience inconvenience or stress related to using new technology or due to the time commitment required.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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My child is between 18 and 42 months old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and six-month follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and six-month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Diagnostic accuracy of the TAP
Validity of the TAP
Secondary outcome measures
Child service access and utilization
Family empowerment
Family perceptions of tele-assessment
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Tele-assessment + in-person assessmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this group will receive a tele-assessment using the TAP and will attend a traditional, in-person evaluation for autism spectrum disorder in a clinic setting.
Group II: Tele-assessment onlyActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this group will receive a tele-assessment using the TAP, followed by a second, shorter tele-assessment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,790 Previous Clinical Trials
2,690,769 Total Patients Enrolled
81 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
39,632 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
861 Previous Clinical Trials
672,463 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,790 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Zachary Warren, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorVanderbilt University Medical Center

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study Groups: Tele-assessment + in-person assessment, Tele-assessment only

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it possible for me to volunteer my participation in this medical experiment?

"This study is enrolling 720 children with autism spectrum disorder between 18 months and 42 months of age. To be eligible, subjects must meet the following criteria: Age 18 or older, a child aged in-between 18 to 42 months old living within 3 hours' driving distance from one of two participating sites (VUMC or UC Davis), have access to technology such as phone, laptop or tablet connected to internet with audio-visual capabilities, proper command over English language for successful participation in the procedures and completion of measures related to the trial."

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Is this experiment accessible to participants now?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov this medical study, first posted on December 3rd 2021 is actively seeking candidates. The trial strives to recruit 720 individuals from one location."

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What objectives has this clinical trial set out to accomplish?

"This trial is designed to evaluate the Validity of The Assessment Profile (TAP) over a two-week period. To measure Family perceptions of tele-assessment, the Parent Perceptions of Telemedicine survey will be administered with seven questions scored on a three point scale ranging from 1 (not true) to 3 (very true). Child service access and utilization will be measured using the Service Access & Utilization questionnaire which asks about receipt of Part C early intervention services as well as private therapy services at 7 different time points. Finally, family empowerment will be assessed through completion of the 24 question Family Empowerment Scale with answers"

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How many participants are involved in this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data indicates that this experiment, which was initially posted on December 3rd 2021 is currently enrolling patients. 720 individuals are needed from 1 medical facility to complete the trial."

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Are participants aged 20 or above qualified to join this experiment?

"The current enrollment window requires participants to be aged between 18 Months and 42 Months. The database of studies shows that there are 228 trials for those under 18 yet only 42 experiments dedicated to individuals over 65."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
UC Davis MIND Institute
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Addressing Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Using a Direct-to-home Telemedicine Tool
Zachary Warren 2021. "Addressing Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Using a Direct-to-home Telemedicine Tool". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05047224.
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