Videogame-based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With ASD

NCT05066906 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: IRB-52313
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the efficacy of Identifor, a strength- based, person-centered, vocational assessment tool to develop a more effective way to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests. Identifor uses computer games specifically designed for young adults with ASD.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Rate of securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions

  Percentage of participants securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions

  6 months after initiation of referral

• Level of satisfaction

  The level of participant satisfaction will be determined from a Likert scale ("Very satisfied", "Somewhat satisfied", "Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied", "Somewhat dissatisfied", and "Very dissatisfied").

  3 months after initiation of referral

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function for Adults (BRIEF-A)

  6 months after initiation of referral

Study Arms (2)

Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will use the Identifor tool and Companion app for a period of 6 months. They will also receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Device: Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app; Other: Referral to employment agencies

Referral to employment agencies

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group will not use the Identifor tool and Companion app. They will only receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Other: Referral to employment agencies

Interventions

Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app DEVICE

Identifor pinpoints what players excel at by using objective metrics and quantifiable data to collect information relevant to employment, including Multiple Intelligence, Executive Function, and personality themes. Companion is a 24/7 personalized aide for teens and adults iwth special needs that uses and artificial intelligence avatar to have back-and-forth conversations with users in a meaningful way to support the user in different domains of their everyday lives including public transit, managing personal schedules, and money management.

Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

Referral to employment agencies OTHER

Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences

Referral to employment agencies; Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• IQ above 60
• Diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by qualified clinician (including Dr. Fung), and if necessary the administration of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and/or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G)
• Age 18 to 55
• Adults who are physically healthy
• able to travel to work independently

You may not qualify if:

• DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Stanford University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Lawrence Fung, MD,PhD

  Stanford University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: DEVICE FEASIBILITY
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Randomization into two groups A and B. Group Intervention or group A will comprise of participants who will be given usual referrals to pre-employment training, and will not use Identifor or Companion app. Intervention or group B will comprise of participants who were randomly selected to use Identifor and Companion app, in addition to referrals to pre-employment training.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 6, 2021
• First Posted: October 4, 2021
• Study Start: May 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2021
• Study Completion: July 1, 2021
• Last Updated: October 4, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share