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Coaching Interventions for Autism
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Led By Connie Kasari, PhD
Research Sponsored by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up entry for cohort two (month 2), half way (month 4), and exit (month 7)
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Study Summary
This trial will explore ways to help junior interventionists provide a social communication intervention to children with ASD and measure its effectiveness.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Senior JASPER Trainers with a Master's degree working in Newfoundland and Labrador, children aged 2-8.11 years diagnosed with autism, and interventionists holding at least a Bachelor's degree in related fields. Children previously treated with JASPER or outside the age range are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests training methods for junior interventionists by Senior JASPER Trainers to improve social communication in autistic children. It compares standard support against enhanced feedback with peer support or an intensive refresher course if standard gains aren't met.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational and behavioral interventions rather than medical treatments, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. However, there may be varying levels of stress or emotional impact on participants involved.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ entry for cohort two (month 2), half way (month 4), and exit (month 7)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~entry for cohort two (month 2), half way (month 4), and exit (month 7)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in JASPER Strategy Implementation Fidelity
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Children's Joint Engagement
Change in Children's Play Skills and Social Communication Skills
Trial Design
6Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: A. Above Fidelity Phase 1 and Above Fidelity Phase 2Active Control2 Interventions
Alternating coaching and streamed or video feedback each week through phase 1, moves to video feedback only for phase 2.
Group II: B. Below Fidelity Phase 1 and Above Fidelity Phase 2Active Control2 Interventions
Receive weekly coaching in phase 1, move to video feedback only in phase 2
Group III: C. Above Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add RefresherActive Control2 Interventions
Alternating coaching and streamed or video feedback each week through phase 1. In phase 2, the interventionist is still working toward 90% fidelity and is randomly assigned (50/50) to one of two different types of support from the Senior Trainer. The interventionist will receive a one week intensive in person refresher and then continue with weekly coaching and video feedback from the Senior Trainer (Enhanced Feedback plus intensive refresher course) for the final 12 weeks.
Group IV: D. Above Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add PeerActive Control2 Interventions
Alternating coaching and streamed or video feedback each week through phase 1. In phase 2, the interventionist is still working toward 90% fidelity and is randomly assigned (50/50) to one of two different types of support from the Senior Trainer. The interventionist will receive weekly coaching and video feedback from the Senior Trainer plus a weekly session paired with a local interventionist at fidelity (Enhanced Feedback plus peer support).
Group V: E. Below Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add RefresherActive Control2 Interventions
Receive weekly coaching in phase 1. In phase 2, the interventionist is still working toward 90% fidelity and is randomly assigned (50/50) to one of two different types of support from the Senior Trainer. The interventionist will receive a one week intensive in person refresher and then continue with weekly coaching and video feedback from the Senior Trainer (Enhanced Feedback plus intensive refresher course) for the final 12 weeks.
Group VI: F. Below Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add PeerActive Control2 Interventions
Receive weekly coaching in phase 1. In phase 2, the interventionist is still working toward 90% fidelity and is randomly assigned (50/50) to one of two different types of support from the Senior Trainer. The interventionist will receive weekly coaching and video feedback from the Senior Trainer plus a weekly session paired with a local interventionist at fidelity (Enhanced Feedback plus peer support).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
20,280 Total Patients Enrolled
Connie Kasari, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Los Angeles
4 Previous Clinical Trials
492 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: A. Above Fidelity Phase 1 and Above Fidelity Phase 2
- Group 2: B. Below Fidelity Phase 1 and Above Fidelity Phase 2
- Group 3: C. Above Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add Refresher
- Group 4: D. Above Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add Peer
- Group 5: E. Below Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add Refresher
- Group 6: F. Below Fidelity Phase 1, Below in Phase 2- Add Peer
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is the age limit for participation in this investigation restricted to those younger than sixty?
"Individuals aged between two years and 8 months old to almost 8 years are eligible for this study, with 213 tests suitable for those below 18 and 40 studies available for seniors over 65."
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Is this research endeavor currently seeking participants?
"According to the information found at clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is not accepting new patients currently; it was first published on May 1st 2018 and last edited on March 14th 2022. Nevertheless, there are 254 other studies which are presently enrolling participants."
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What criteria make someone an eligible participant for this research?
"This research project is recruiting 76 participants aged between 24 months and 97 months with a diagnosis of autism. The prerequisites for participation include: children must be between 2-8 years old, have an ADOS-2 score indicating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), not having received the JASPER intervention before; Interventionists need to work for Newfoundland and Labrador's government, possess either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology or another related field; Senior Trainers must already been trained in JASPER interventions, employed by NL Government and hold at least Masters degrees in relevant fields like Speech Language Pathology, Occup"
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