Reliability Study Using Electrodermal Activity to Measure Sensory Processing in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT ID: NCT02646696

Last Updated: 2016-01-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

32 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-01-31

Study Completion Date

2014-05-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is tTho establish test-retest reliability of electrodermal markers used to quantify physiologic response to sensation using the Sensory Challenge Protocol in children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Detailed Description

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This methodological research design is a prospective exploratory test-retest design assessing the use of electrodermal activity (EDA) as an index of sensory processing. EDA will be measured using skin conductance response (SCR). The purpose of this study is to investigate if using EDA is a reliable measure over time within the context of response to sensation. Scores from test one and test two of each subject will be correlated to determine reliability of EDA measure. Reliability in this context will establish the utility of EDA as an index of sensory processing. Testing will occur two times within a six week period.

Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Boys between the age of 4 to 11 years old with Autism Spectrum disorder will participate in the Sensory Challenge Protocol which will measure electrodermal activity in response to sensation.

Sensory Challenge Protocol

Intervention Type OTHER

Measurement of electrodermal activity in response to sensation

Typically Developing Children

typically developing boys between the age of 4 to 11 years will participate in the Sensory Challenge Protocol which will measure electrodermal activity in response to sensation.

Sensory Challenge Protocol

Intervention Type OTHER

Measurement of electrodermal activity in response to sensation

Interventions

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Sensory Challenge Protocol

Measurement of electrodermal activity in response to sensation

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Able to sit for 30 minutes and follow simple directions.
* Children with confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder via school records or parent report.
* Typically developing children free of medical or neurological conditions

Exclusion Criteria

* Medical or neurological conditions other than Autism.
* Hearing loss or visual impairments.
* Children taking medications known to affect arousal.
* Children who are not able to follow simple commands.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

11 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Barpak Geriatric Health Services, Inc. d/b/a Barpak Occupational Therapy

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Barbara M Schupak, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Barpak GHS, Inc.

References

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McIntosh DN, Miller LJ, Shyu V, Hagerman RJ. Sensory-modulation disruption, electrodermal responses, and functional behaviors. Dev Med Child Neurol. 1999 Sep;41(9):608-15. doi: 10.1017/s0012162299001267.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10503919 (View on PubMed)

Miller LJ, Coll JR, Schoen SA. A randomized controlled pilot study of the effectiveness of occupational therapy for children with sensory modulation disorder. Am J Occup Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;61(2):228-38. doi: 10.5014/ajot.61.2.228.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17436845 (View on PubMed)

Miller LJ, McIntosh DN, McGrath J, Shyu V, Lampe M, Taylor AK, Tassone F, Neitzel K, Stackhouse T, Hagerman RJ. Electrodermal responses to sensory stimuli in individuals with fragile X syndrome: a preliminary report. Am J Med Genet. 1999 Apr 2;83(4):268-79.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10208160 (View on PubMed)

Schoen S, Miller LJ, Brett-Green B, Hepburn S. Psychophysiology of children with ASD. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2: 417-429, 2008

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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Barpak-01-EDA

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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