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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Led By Georgia Frey, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Indiana University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 7-22 years
Able to stand unsupported for at least 20 minutes
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3-5 days before the intervention, 3-5 days after the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention
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Study Summary

This trial will assess the effect of VR active video gaming vs. traditional balance training exercises on balance & walking in youth with ASD.

Who is the study for?
Youth aged 7-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) levels 1 or 2 can join this trial. They must be able to follow instructions and stand unaided for at least 20 minutes. Those with conditions that limit physical activity, vision or hearing issues not corrected, balance disorders, heart problems restricting exercise, epilepsy affected by screens, recent surgeries affecting mobility, or severe behaviors are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if playing Virtual Reality games using Nintendo Switch Sports improves balance and walking in youth with ASD compared to standard physical therapy exercises. Participants will do their assigned activities via Zoom three times a week for two weeks and have their balance and walking assessed before, after the intervention, and four weeks later.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There may be minimal side effects from participating in this trial as it involves physical activity through video gaming or standard exercises. However, participants might experience fatigue or discomfort from the activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 7 and 22 years old.
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I can stand by myself for at least 20 minutes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3-5 days before the intervention, 3-5 days after the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3-5 days before the intervention, 3-5 days after the intervention and 4 weeks after the 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 Pediatric Berg's Balance Scale score
Change in double support period (seconds) of the gait
Change in gait velocity (meters/second)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual reality active video gamingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The participants in this group will engage in VR active gaming using Nintendo Switch Sports under supervision via Zoom, for 6 sessions over 2 weeks.
Group II: Standard balance exercisesActive Control1 Intervention
The participants in this group will engage in standard physical therapy exercises for balance and walking under supervision via Zoom, for 6 sessions over 2 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor
980 Previous Clinical Trials
981,734 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
873 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Georgia Frey, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorIndiana University, Bloomington
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
24 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this scientific research open to individuals aged 45 and over?

"According to the trial parameters, participants must be between 7 and 22 years old in order for their candidacy to be considered."

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Is there space remaining in this clinical research endeavor for volunteers?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is accepting patients; the initial posting was made on May 15th 2023 and updated most recently on August 29th of said year."

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How many enrollees has this clinical trial allowed thus far?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov portal reveals that this medical trial is actively seeking patients, which was first launched on May 15th 2023 and last modified August 29th 2023. 28 individuals need to be enrolled at a single site."

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Do I meet the qualifications to partake in this experiment?

"This medical trial is looking for 28 participants who have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and are aged between 7 to 22."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Georgia Frey 2023. "Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06023563.
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