Using Mobile Technology to Reduce Stereotypy
2019年9月24日 更新者:Marc Lanovaz、Université de Montréal
Using Mobile Technology to Reduce Stereotypy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nearly all children with autism spectrum disorders engage in non-functional repetitive vocal and motor behaviours commonly referred to as stereotypy.
These repetitive behaviours may considerably interfere with the child's daily functioning, learning, and social inclusion.
As such, stereotypy generally has a negative impact on the child and family's health and quality of life.
Several behavioural interventions have been developed to reduce engagement in stereotypy in children with autism spectrum disorders, but the limited number of specialists available, the long waiting lists associated with public health services in Canada, and the high costs of private services have considerably restricted accessibility.
One potential solution to the limited availability and high costs of services is using a mobile application to recommend, teach, and monitor interventions designed to reduce engagement in stereotypy.
To this end, the purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of the iSTIM (i.e., individualized Stereotypy Treatment Integrated Modules), a mobile application designed to assist parents in reducing stereotypy in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Specifically, we will assess whether the iSTIM correctly estimates the frequency or duration of stereotypy, offers suggestions consistent with recommended clinical practices, effectively reduces engagement in stereotypy, and is socially acceptable, safe, and easy to use for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders.
The results of the study will allow us to determine whether the mobile application may be used to treat this core symptom in children with autism spectrum disorders, which could potentially reduce waiting times and costs of providing health services to this population.
By reducing engagement in stereotypy, the iSTIM may also promote and facilitate the social participation as well as improve the quality of life and health of children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
研究概览
研究类型
介入性
注册 (实际的)
39
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息,以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习地点
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Ontario
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Mississauga、Ontario、加拿大、L5L 5Y6
- Monarch House
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Quebec
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Montreal、Quebec、加拿大、H8R 2H1
- CRDITED de Montréal
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Montreal、Quebec、加拿大
- Gold Centre
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参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人,称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
不超过 12年 (孩子)
接受健康志愿者
不
有资格学习的性别
全部
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders
- Must engage in at least one form of stereotypy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Stereotypy occurs less than 12 times per hour (or less than 20% of time)
- The form of stereotypy is potentially dangerous for the person (e.g., head banging, self-biting)
- The form of stereotypy is maintained by social consequences (e.g., attention, task avoidance)
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息,包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:治疗
- 分配:不适用
- 介入模型:单组作业
- 屏蔽:无(打开标签)
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Mobile application
Use of the iSTIM mobile application 2 to 4 times per week over approximately 8 to 16 weeks
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Trained research assistants and parents will implement the assessments and interventions recommended by the iSTIM mobile application during sessions lasting between 10 and 60 minutes
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Frequency and duration of stereotypy
大体时间:2 to 4 times per week over 8 to 16 weeks
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Direct observation of the frequency and duration of stereotypy during 10- to 60-minute sessions
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2 to 4 times per week over 8 to 16 weeks
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Social validity score
大体时间:Immediately following the end of the intervention (i.e., after 8 to 16 weeks)
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The user responds to a social validity questionnaire
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Immediately following the end of the intervention (i.e., after 8 to 16 weeks)
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合作者和调查者
在这里您可以找到参与这项研究的人员和组织。
调查人员
- 首席研究员:Marc J Lanovaz, Ph.D.、Université de Montréal
研究记录日期
这些日期跟踪向 ClinicalTrials.gov 提交研究记录和摘要结果的进度。研究记录和报告的结果由国家医学图书馆 (NLM) 审查,以确保它们在发布到公共网站之前符合特定的质量控制标准。
研究主要日期
学习开始
2014年12月1日
初级完成 (实际的)
2019年2月1日
研究完成 (实际的)
2019年2月1日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2014年4月24日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2014年4月24日
首次发布 (估计)
2014年4月28日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2019年9月26日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2019年9月24日
最后验证
2019年9月1日
更多信息
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iSTIM的临床试验
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BlueWind Medical招聘中
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University of California, Los Angeles招聘中