NCT00106210

Brief Summary

This study will determine the impact of early intervention on the communication and social development of toddlers with autism.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2003

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2003

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 21, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 22, 2005

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

July 8, 2013

Status Verified

July 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

March 21, 2005

Last Update Submit

July 3, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Child

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Receptive language skills

    Pre-tx, Post-tx, and 6 month follow up

  • Expressive language skills

    Pre-tx, Post-tx, and 6 month follow up

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Social cognitive skills

    Pre-tx, Post-tx, and 6 month follow up

  • Social emotional functioning

    Pre-tx, Post-tx, and 6 month follow up

  • Play skills

    Pre-tx, Post-tx, and 6 month follow up

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral Intervention (experimental)

Behavioral: Early intervention blending several tx approaches, w/ focus

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral Intervention 2

Behavioral: Early intervention blending several treatment approaches

Interventions

Early intervention blending several different treatment approaches, with a focus on certain skills

1

Early intervention blending several different treatment approaches

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Months - 33 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
  • Parent or guardian willing to give informed consent for child's participation
  • Developmental level above 9 months on the Visual Reception Scale of the Mullen Scales of Early Learning and on the Adaptive Behavior Composite of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
  • English is primary language for child and family

You may not qualify if:

  • Evidence of vision or hearing impairment
  • Diagnosis of fragile X syndrome, Rett syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, phenylketonuria, or congenital rubella
  • History of severe birth trauma or traumatic brain injury
  • Siblings with autism spectrum disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Landa RJ, Holman KC, O'Neill AH, Stuart EA. Intervention targeting development of socially synchronous engagement in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2011 Jan;52(1):13-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2010.02288.x. Epub 2010 Dec 3.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Rebecca Landa, PhD

    Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 21, 2005

First Posted

March 22, 2005

Study Start

May 1, 2003

Primary Completion

September 1, 2007

Study Completion

September 1, 2007

Last Updated

July 8, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-07

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