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Music-Enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training for Autism in Toddlers

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Led By Miriam Lense

Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder

18-36 months of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up after intervention

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Study Summary

This trial examines how well autistic toddlers respond to an evidence-based intervention (RIT) with or without music to help with their imitation and social communication skills. Eye gaze data is collected during the intervention.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for toddlers aged 18-36 months who have been diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorder. It's designed to help improve their imitation and social communication skills.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests two types of training: standard Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT) and a music-enhanced version of RIT, to see which better supports the development of autistic toddlers.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, there may be variations in individual responses to the training.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with autism or ASD.

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I am between 18 and 36 months old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up after intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up after intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up after intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Change in rhythmically entrained eye-looking (eye-tracking)

Secondary outcome measures

Change in child elicited motor imitation

Change in child spontaneous motor imitation

Change in overall fixation to eyes (eye-tracking)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Music-Enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training (meRIT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Children (n=20) receive 30 sessions of music-enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training (meRIT), delivered in 40-60 minute sessions 2-3 times/week.

Group II: Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT)Active Control1 Intervention

Children (n=20) receive 30 sessions of Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), delivered in 40-60 minute sessions 2-3 times/week.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH

2,786 Previous Clinical Trials

2,689,659 Total Patients Enrolled

81 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder

40,312 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH

833 Previous Clinical Trials

669,413 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder

187 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor

857 Previous Clinical Trials

672,153 Total Patients Enrolled

15 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder

2,470 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Media Library

music-enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05880225 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Am I eligible to participate in this research investigation?

"The prerequisites to join this autism spectrum disorder study are an age between 18 Months and 36 Months. This trial seeks a total of 40 participants."

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Is enrollment open to individuals aged 35 and over for this experiment?

"According to the criteria for entry, participants will need to be between 18-36 months of age."

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Are there still spots open on this research endeavor?

"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is not presently enrolling participants. Initially posted on March 1st 2024 and last edited on May 18th 2023, it does not have any open positions at the present moment; though there are 302 other trials actively recruiting patients right now."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers

Miriam Lense 2023. "Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05880225.