Applied Behavior Analysis With Technologies

NCT ID: NCT06310317

Last Updated: 2024-03-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-01

Study Completion Date

2025-01-31

Brief Summary

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach for autism that is based on the principles of behavioral theory, learning, and positive reinforcement. Current research shows that early and intensive ABA intervention is effective in reducing dysfunctional behaviors and promoting learning and enactment of socially appropriate behaviors.

In this context, new approaches that attempt to integrate advanced technologies can play a key role. This experimental protocol aims to test whether the use of advanced technologies, such as tablets, as part of an intervention for a group of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more effective than the traditional approach implemented in a control group of children with ASD. The experimental protocol is aimed at enhancing cognitive skills, increasing new skills and acquiring functional/adaptive behaviors.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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experimental group

15 children belonging to the experimental group will undergo the treatment carries out the procedure by means of stimuli presented with technologies supports

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Applied Behavior Analysis protocol

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The main objective of the experimental protocol is to promote the development of cognitive skills, facilitate the acquisition of new skills and promote the adoption of functional and adaptive behaviors. The use of Applied Behavior Analysis procedures, with the help of technological tools such as a tablet or robot can facilitate the increase of new knowledge and skills.

The criterion is acquired if the subject emits 8 out of 10 independent correct responses (90%) for 3 consecutive sessions.

The objective is to test whether the technological tool used (tablet or robot) can make the proposed learning procedure more effective. The experimental group carries out the procedure by means of stimuli presented on tablets or robots.

control group

15 children belonging to the control group will undergo the treatment by performing the procedure with images printed on laminated A4 sheets.

Group Type OTHER

Traditional intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The main objective of the experimental protocol is to promote the development of cognitive skills, facilitate the acquisition of new skills and promote the adoption of functional and adaptive behaviors. In this group the materials are traditional, such as image printed. The criterion is acquired if the subject emits 9 out of 10 independent correct responses (90%) for 3 consecutive sessions. The control group performs the procedure with images printed on A4 laminated sheets.

Interventions

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Applied Behavior Analysis protocol

The main objective of the experimental protocol is to promote the development of cognitive skills, facilitate the acquisition of new skills and promote the adoption of functional and adaptive behaviors. The use of Applied Behavior Analysis procedures, with the help of technological tools such as a tablet or robot can facilitate the increase of new knowledge and skills.

The criterion is acquired if the subject emits 8 out of 10 independent correct responses (90%) for 3 consecutive sessions.

The objective is to test whether the technological tool used (tablet or robot) can make the proposed learning procedure more effective. The experimental group carries out the procedure by means of stimuli presented on tablets or robots.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Traditional intervention

The main objective of the experimental protocol is to promote the development of cognitive skills, facilitate the acquisition of new skills and promote the adoption of functional and adaptive behaviors. In this group the materials are traditional, such as image printed. The criterion is acquired if the subject emits 9 out of 10 independent correct responses (90%) for 3 consecutive sessions. The control group performs the procedure with images printed on A4 laminated sheets.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children with diagnosis of autism

Exclusion Criteria

* presence of other medical disorders
Minimum Eligible Age

5 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Flavia Marino

Head of Unit

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Flavia Marino

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)

Locations

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Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)

Messina, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Italy

Central Contacts

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Flavia Marino

Role: CONTACT

+393395798263

Maria Valeria Maiorana

Role: CONTACT

+393285856656

Facility Contacts

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Flavia Marino

Role: primary

+393395798263

Maria Valeria Maiorana

Role: backup

+393285856656

References

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Choi KR, Bhakta B, Knight EA, Becerra-Culqui TA, Gahre TL, Zima B, Coleman KJ. Patient Outcomes After Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2022 Jan 1;43(1):9-16. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000995.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34342287 (View on PubMed)

Yu Q, Li E, Li L, Liang W. Efficacy of Interventions Based on Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis. Psychiatry Investig. 2020 May;17(5):432-443. doi: 10.30773/pi.2019.0229. Epub 2020 May 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32375461 (View on PubMed)

Valencia K, Rusu C, Quinones D, Jamet E. The Impact of Technology on People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review. Sensors (Basel). 2019 Oct 16;19(20):4485. doi: 10.3390/s19204485.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31623200 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CNR-IRIB-PRO-2024-003

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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