Boston Outcomes of Autism in Toddlers Study
BOAT
The Boston Outcomes of Autism in Toddlers Study
1 other identifier
observational
225
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the outcomes of children who received an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis when they were toddlers. The study is interested in whether an early diagnosis can help children with their cognitive, language, social, and behavioral abilities.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jun 2018
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 13, 2018
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 7, 2018
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2018
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2022
CompletedJuly 6, 2023
July 1, 2023
3.6 years
April 13, 2018
July 4, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
ASD Symptomatology
The severity of ASD symptoms in the child (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised)
3 years (Age of diagnosis to Kindergarten Age)
Cognitive Level
Play-based assessment in which a child's cognitive level is determined. (Differential Ability Scales - Second Edition)
3 years (Age of diagnosis to Kindergarten Age)
Language Level
Play-based assessment in which a child's language level is determined.Preschool Language Scale - Fifth Edition
3 years (Age of diagnosis to Kindergarten Age)
Adaptive Functioning
Parent report on the child's current adaptive functioning (Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-3)
3 years (Age of diagnosis to Kindergarten Age)
Study Arms (1)
Prospective Group
Individuals enrolled or just finished kindergarten who were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the DSMV as toddlers.
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a toddler through DSM-5 at Boston Children's Hospital
- Enrolled in or just finished Kindergarten
You may not qualify if:
- Individuals with known genetic disorders including, but not limited to, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and those with 16 p deletions/duplications.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Elizabeth Harstad, MD, MPH
Pediatrician/Researcher
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Pediatrician
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 13, 2018
First Posted
May 7, 2018
Study Start
June 1, 2018
Primary Completion
January 1, 2022
Study Completion
January 1, 2022
Last Updated
July 6, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-07