Joint Attention Intervention and Young Children With Autism
Effectiveness of Joint Attention Intervention in Young Children With Autism - a Randomized Study
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention aimed to increase joint attention in 2-4 year old children with autism. The study will be conducted in mainstream preschools in Norway. The intervention will be implemented by preschool teachers and paraprofessionals supervised by trained counselors.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_1
Started Sep 2006
Typical duration for phase_1
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2006
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 18, 2006
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 19, 2006
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2009
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2010
CompletedFebruary 23, 2011
February 1, 2011
3.3 years
September 18, 2006
February 21, 2011
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
childrens score on measures of joint attention
pre, post, follow up 6 months and 1 year
Secondary Outcomes (3)
score on measures of joint engagement -child and mother
pre, post, follow up 6 months and 1 year
childrens score on measures of language
pre and follow up 1 year
parents and service providers perception of the intervention
post, follow up 6 months and 1 year
Interventions
Eight weeks with two daily sessions (20 minutes) with joint attention intervention in the pre-school.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- diagnosis of autism
- age 2-4 year old
You may not qualify if:
- severe mental retardation
- severe clinical CNS disorders
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Ullevaal University Hospital
Oslo, 0319, Norway
Related Publications (2)
Kaale A, Fagerland MW, Martinsen EW, Smith L. Preschool-based social communication treatment for children with autism: 12-month follow-up of a randomized trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2014 Feb;53(2):188-98. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.09.019. Epub 2013 Oct 17.
PMID: 24472253DERIVEDKaale A, Smith L, Sponheim E. A randomized controlled trial of preschool-based joint attention intervention for children with autism. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2012 Jan;53(1):97-105. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02450.x. Epub 2011 Aug 30.
PMID: 21883204DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Eili Sponheim, PhD
Ullevaal University Hospital
- STUDY CHAIR
Lars Smith, PhD
University of Oslo (UiO)
- STUDY CHAIR
Berit Grøholt, PhD
University of Oslo (UiO)
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Anett Kaale, PhD student
Ullevaal University Hospital and Centre for Child and Adolecent Mental Health (R-BUP)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 18, 2006
First Posted
September 19, 2006
Study Start
September 1, 2006
Primary Completion
December 1, 2009
Study Completion
January 1, 2010
Last Updated
February 23, 2011
Record last verified: 2011-02