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Coding Training for Developmental Disabilities

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Recruiting
Led By Timothy Tansey, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have the capacity to provide informed consent
Over 18 but under 24
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post intervention)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new program to help African American high schoolers with developmental disabilities learn about and succeed in technology careers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American young adults aged 18-24 with developmental disabilities such as Autism, seizure disorders, or Down syndrome. Participants must be able to give informed consent and have an interest in technology careers after high school.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The TECH-Prep program aims to boost technology career interests and skills among these individuals. It focuses on increasing self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, goal persistence, and entry into higher education or the workforce.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is an educational intervention rather than a medical treatment, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience increased stress or anxiety related to new educational activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I understand and can agree to the study's procedures and risks.
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I am between 18 and 24 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post intervention)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post 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 Career Readiness Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey
Change in Goal Persistence Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey
Change in Outcome Expectation Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Online Training ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
An online intervention for people with disabilities intended to increase social skills and interest in coding careers.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,177 Previous Clinical Trials
2,742,012 Total Patients Enrolled
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOTHER
691 Previous Clinical Trials
22,884,603 Total Patients Enrolled
Timothy Tansey, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
1 Previous Clinical Trials
139 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

TECH-Prep Intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05132491 — N/A
Developmental Disability Research Study Groups: Online Training Program
Developmental Disability Clinical Trial 2023: TECH-Prep Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05132491 — N/A
TECH-Prep Intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05132491 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research project available to people who are over the age of 20 years old?

"This study only includes young adults that are between 18 and 24 years old."

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Could I potentially qualify to join this research project?

"We are looking for 150 individuals that have developmental disabilities, are of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and are between 18 and 24 years old."

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~30 spots leftby Jan 2025