Facebook for Social Skills Training in Autism: Project Rex Connect
FBREX
Project Rex Connect: The Utilization of an Online Social Network by an Interprofessional Team to Aid in Skill Acquisition for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders
1 other identifier
interventional
12
1 country
1
Brief Summary
Twelve participants were randomized to either a Facebook group or a book club group for six weeks. Data was collected on the participants social and behavioral function at both the start and the conclusion of the intervention.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2013
Longer than P75 for not_applicable
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
April 1, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 12, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 13, 2016
CompletedMay 9, 2018
May 1, 2018
1.2 years
August 12, 2016
May 3, 2018
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Improvements in social skills as assessed by Social Responsiveness Scale.
Week 1 and Week 8
Improvements in social skills as assessed by Social Skills Improvement System.
Week 1 and Week 8
Improvements in social skills as assessed by the Project Rex Parent Survey.
Week 1 and Week 8
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Participant satisfaction as assessed by the Project Rex Connect Participant Survey.
Week 8
Study Arms (2)
Facebook Group
EXPERIMENTALSocial skills training within an online group.
Book Club Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORAn in-person Book Club discussing material related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Interventions
A closed, invite-only group within Facebook facilitated by an interprofessional team that not only reinforces skills, but also aims to promote bonds and a sense of community and connectedness between participants.
A topical book club group discussing Autism-related material conducted by a single healthcare professional.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Clinical Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Verbal
You may not qualify if:
- Non-verbal
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 12, 2016
First Posted
September 13, 2016
Study Start
April 1, 2013
Primary Completion
June 1, 2014
Study Completion
August 1, 2016
Last Updated
May 9, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share