Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity for Autism

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NYAutism+1 MoreEducational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity - Other
Eligibility
Any Age
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial is studying an online learning module combined with high fidelity simulation-based training to see if it improves medical assistants' and registered nurses' self-confidence and competence scores in taking vital signs in a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in clinic.

Eligible Conditions
  • Autism

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

2 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 0 weeks = baseline; 6-10 weeks = interim survey; 12-16 weeks = final survey

Week 16
Mean change from baseline in competency scores on the employee questionnaire at weeks 10 and 16
Mean change from baseline in confidence scores on the employee questionnaire at weeks 10 and 16
Mean change from baseline in knowledge scores on the employee questionnaire at weeks 10 and 16
Week 16
Mean change from baseline in caregiver satisfaction score on the caregiver survey between weeks 6-10 and 12-16
Mean change in the number of times vital signs obtained between weeks 0-4, weeks 6-10, and weeks 12-16

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Caregiver Satisfaction
1 of 2
Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation act...
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

50 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity · No Placebo Group · N/A

Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Educational Intervention: online didactic lecture and educational simulation activity · Intervention Types: Other
Caregiver SatisfactionNoIntervention Group · 1 Intervention: Caregiver Satisfaction · Intervention Types:

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 0 weeks = baseline; 6-10 weeks = interim survey; 12-16 weeks = final survey

Who is running the clinical trial?

Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityLead Sponsor
997 Previous Clinical Trials
1,341,905 Total Patients Enrolled
Kevin ChingPrincipal InvestigatorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Eligibility Criteria

Age Any Age · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
Nurses and medical assistants who work at the HT3 and HT5 pediatric clinics cannot participate in the study.
Children between 1 to 17 years old with autism spectrum disorder who need their vital signs checked should be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can read, write, and understand English.

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Pennsylvania66.7%
New York33.3%
How old are they?
18 - 65100.0%
What site did they apply to?
Weill Cornell Medicine100.0%
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria50.0%
Met criteria50.0%

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the research team still recruiting participants for this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this medical trial is still recruiting patients as of September 19th 2022. The project was first posted on June 7th and requires 50 volunteers from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the uppermost threshold for patient enrollment in this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data establishes that this research project, which was initially posted on June 7th 2022 is presently enrolling patients. 50 participants need to be signed up from a single medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.