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Hip-Hop Dance for Autism (ASD Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change between baseline (time of enrollment) and week 7

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ASD Trial Summary

This trial will investigate if dancing can help improve the social and emotional health of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged 7-11, who can follow instructions and participate in group activities. They must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for autism, be able to focus for at least 5 minutes, speak English, and physically take part in dance without special equipment.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if hip-hop dance can help improve social-emotional health in kids with ASD. It's seeing whether dancing as a group activity makes a positive difference in their emotional well-being and ability to interact socially.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves physical activity through dance, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related responses such as muscle soreness or fatigue. However, these are generally mild and temporary.

ASD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change between baseline (time of enrollment) and week 7

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change between baseline (time of enrollment) and week 7

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change between baseline (time of enrollment) and week 7 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Child Description of Impact on Social-Emotional Health

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Social-Emotional Behavior

Parent Perspective of Impact on Social-Emotional Health

ASD Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Hip-Hop DanceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The program will be a 7-week occupational therapy led dance program utilizing hip-hop dance as an intervention. Subjects with ASD will dance for 1 time a week for 60 minutes, ending with a dance showcase on the final week.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Loma Linda UniversityLead Sponsor

306 Previous Clinical Trials

260,972 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the enrollment process open for this medical study at present?

"According to information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific trial is presently not open for participant enrollment. Although initially shared with the public on March 1st, 2024, and most recently revised on February 28th of the same year. Despite its current inactivity regarding recruitment efforts, it is worth noting that there are approximately 297 alternative studies actively seeking participants at present."

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Are individuals above the age of 40 being sought for enrollment in this research study?

"Participants within the age range of 7 to 11 years are eligible for enrollment in this research study. Notably, there exist a total of 245 trials catering to individuals below 18 years and an additional 55 studies focusing on those above the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Julie Kugel 2024. "Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06295705.

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