NCT05675371

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical study is to learn about the utility and performance of the EarliPoint(™) System: Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder to monitor changes in a child's verbal ability, non-verbal learning, and social disability over time in children ages 15-84 months with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental delays (DD) and in those who are typically developing. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • To estimate the change in each of the EarliPoint index scores in typically developing children ages 15-84 months from baseline through 180 days as a function of the child's age.
  • To estimate the change in the EarliPoint verbal and non-verbal index scores in ASD/DD children ages 15-84 months from baseline through 180 days as a function of the child's age in: a) those who showed clinical improvement, and b) those who did not show clinical improvement.
  • To estimate the relationship of the EarliPoint verbal and non-verbal index scores to clinical reference assessments in ASD/DD children as a function of their age from baseline through 180 days.
  • To estimate the degree of change, if change occurs, month-to-month in the EarliPoint Social Disability Index score from baseline through 180 days.
  • To estimate the incidence of behavioral events (e.g., tantrums, etc.) which limit the subject from completing an eye-tracking session.
  • To estimate the incidence of adverse device effects associated with the use of the study device.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
325

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2023

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

9 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 21, 2022

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 9, 2023

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 31, 2023

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 8, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 8, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 15, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

December 21, 2022

Last Update Submit

September 8, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

ASDautismautism spectrum disorderdevelopmental delayautism in childrenautism spectrum disorder in childrenautism spectrum disorder in toddlersautism in toddlersEarliPoint System: Evaluation for Autism Spectrum DisorderEarliPointDQSVE

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in EarliPoint Index Scores in typically developing children

    To estimate the change in each of the EarliPoint index scores in typically developing children ages 16-30 months form baseline through 180 days as a function of the child's age.

    180 days

  • Change in EarliPoint Index Scores in ASD/DD children

    To estimate the change in the EarliPoint verbal and nonverbal index scores in ASD/DD children ages 16-30 months from baseline through 180 days as a function of the child's age in a) those who showed clinical improvement, and b) those who did not show clinical improvement.

    180 days

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Relationship of the EarliPoint index scores to clinical reference assessments

    180 days

  • Incidence of behavioral events which limit completion of an eye-tracking session.

    180 days

  • Incidence of adverse device effects associated with use of the study device

    180 days

Study Arms (4)

1a - Typically developing (ages 16-30 months)

Typically developing toddlers ages 16 - 30 months (chronological age).

Behavioral: Assessment by Expert Clinician During Behavioral Intervention (ABA or similar)Device: Assessment by the EarliPoint Assessment For Autism Spectrum Disorder

1a - ASD/DD (ages 16-30 months)

Toddlers ages 16-30 months with autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delay who are undergoing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) or related therapies.

Behavioral: Assessment by Expert Clinician During Behavioral Intervention (ABA or similar)Device: Assessment by the EarliPoint Assessment For Autism Spectrum Disorder

1b - Typically developing (ages 31-84 months)

Typically developing children ages 31-84 months (chronological age).

Behavioral: Assessment by Expert Clinician During Behavioral Intervention (ABA or similar)Device: Assessment by the EarliPoint Assessment For Autism Spectrum Disorder

1b - ASD/DD (ages 31-84 months)

Children ages 31-84 months with autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delay who are undergoing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) or related therapies.

Behavioral: Assessment by Expert Clinician During Behavioral Intervention (ABA or similar)Device: Assessment by the EarliPoint Assessment For Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Assessment (e.g., responder vs. non-responder status) utilizing gold-standard clinical reference assessments performed by expert clinicians as the subject undergoes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) or similar intervention for autism spectrum disorder and related developmental delays

Also known as: Applied Behavior Analysis
1a - ASD/DD (ages 16-30 months)1a - Typically developing (ages 16-30 months)1b - ASD/DD (ages 31-84 months)1b - Typically developing (ages 31-84 months)

Assessment by The EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a medical device which employs Dynamic Quantification of Social-Visual Engagement (DQSVE) to aid clinicians in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment monitoring of ASD related developmental delays, is a diagnostic tool which measures an individual's visual preferential attention to social information in the environment relative to normative age-specific benchmarks.

Also known as: EarliPoint System: Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
1a - ASD/DD (ages 16-30 months)1a - Typically developing (ages 16-30 months)1b - ASD/DD (ages 31-84 months)1b - Typically developing (ages 31-84 months)

Eligibility Criteria

Age15 Months - 84 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Children ages 15-84 months (at time of enrollment) who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder/related developmental delay and are actively undergoing applied behavioral analysis or related therapy or those who are typically-developing.

You may qualify if:

  • Male or female individuals between the ages of 15-30 months (chronological age) at the time of consent who have autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delays or those who are typically developing.
  • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision with visual acuity and oculomotor function sufficient to watch short videos.
  • Hearing adequate to hear information presented in age-appropriate videos of social interactions.
  • For individuals who have autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delays, the subject must be established in treatment (e.g., a treatment plan has been developed and child is undergoing treatment or will immediately begin treatment) and intends to remain in treatment continuously throughout the duration of the study. Additionally, individuals must provide a diagnostic report documenting a positive diagnosis of ASD/DD available for review. If a report is not available, subjects must undergo diagnostic evaluation prior to enrolling into the study.
  • For individuals who are typically developing, the parent, referring clinician and/or daycare center have indicated that the child is not suspected of, nor has he/she exhibited signs of, developmental delays. NOTE: If, at screening, the investigator suspects the typically developing (TD) subject of having a developmental delay (based on feedback from referring clinician and/or daycare center along with expert clinician opinion), the subject shall be screen failed. He/she should be referred for diagnosis and then may be re-screened for the study.
  • Subject and parent (or legally authorized representative) are able and agree to attend each required study visit and complete the full battery of psychometric assessments and questionnaires (electronically or in-person where required).
  • Subject's parent (or legally authorized representative) can understand information, instructions, and videos presented in the English language.
  • Subject's parent (or legally authorized representative) can read and understand the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
  • Subject's parent (or legally authorized representative) provides written informed consent allowing the child subject to participate in the study. NOTE: where able, the child subject should also provide assent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe hearing or visual impairment (e.g., congenital nystagmus, congenital cataracts, previous diagnosis of severe hearing deficits by otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response), which in the opinion of the investigator, would limit the child from completing the EarliPoint eye-tracking procedure or clinical reference assessments.
  • Note: Corrective lenses are allowable up to a prescription of +/- 5.0.
  • Subject has an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
  • Subject is unable or unwilling to undergo DQSVE testing for up to 15 minutes per assessment (e.g., child has frequent tantrums and tantrums do not subside within 5 minutes).
  • In the opinion of the investigator, the subject and/or parent (or legally authorized representative) are unable, unwilling, or unlikely to comply with all study required procedures and follow-up assessments or to complete the full battery of psychometric assessments (electronically or in-person where required).
  • Subject is receiving or plans to receive any investigational drug or device for the duration of this study.
  • In the opinion of the Investigator, subject is not a suitable candidate for participation in a research study (NOTE: reason must be specified).
  • Typically developing children who have a 1st degree relative with a diagnosis of autism and/or related developmental delay.
  • Male or female individuals between the ages of 31-78 months (chronological age) at the time of consent who have autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delays or those who are typically developing.
  • Note: The EarliPoint system is currently configured to monitor children between the ages of 31-84 months. Therefore, at the time of enrollment, participants must be 78 months to facilitate monitoring through 6 months of follow-up.
  • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision with visual acuity and oculomotor function sufficient to watch short videos.
  • Hearing adequate to hear information presented in age-appropriate videos of social interactions.
  • For individuals who have autism spectrum disorder and/or related developmental delays, the subject must be established in treatment (e.g., a treatment plan has been developed and child is undergoing treatment or will immediately begin treatment) and intends to remain in treatment continuously throughout the duration of the study. Additionally, individuals must provide a diagnostic report documenting a positive diagnosis of ASD/DD available for review. If a report is not available, subjects must undergo diagnostic evaluation prior to enrolling into the study.
  • For individuals who are typically developing, the parent, referring clinician and/or daycare center have indicated that the child is not suspected of, nor has he/she exhibited signs of, developmental delays. NOTE: If, at screening, the investigator suspects the TD subject of having a developmental delay (based on feedback from referring clinician and/or daycare center along with expert clinician opinion), the subject shall be screen failed. He/she should be referred for diagnosis and then may be re-screened for the study.
  • Subject and parent (or legally authorized representative) are able and agree to attend each required study visit and complete the full battery of psychometric assessments and questionnaires (electronically or in-person where required).
  • +11 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (9)

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

Location

Cortica - Glendale

Glendale, California, 91203, United States

Location

Cortica - Marin

San Rafael, California, 94903, United States

Location

Cortica - Torrance

Torrance, California, 90503, United States

Location

Cortica - Weslake Village

Westlake Village, California, 91361, United States

Location

Emory University/Marcus Autism Center

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

Location

Munroe-Meyer Institute / University of Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska, 68106, United States

Location

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

Location

AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Jones W, Klaiman C, Richardson S, Aoki C, Smith C, Minjarez M, Bernier R, Pedapati E, Bishop S, Ence W, Wainer A, Moriuchi J, Tay SW, Klin A. Eye-Tracking-Based Measurement of Social Visual Engagement Compared With Expert Clinical Diagnosis of Autism. JAMA. 2023 Sep 5;330(9):854-865. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.13295.

    PMID: 37668621BACKGROUND
  • Jones W, Klaiman C, Richardson S, Lambha M, Reid M, Hamner T, Beacham C, Lewis P, Paredes J, Edwards L, Marrus N, Constantino JN, Shultz S, Klin A. Development and Replication of Objective Measurements of Social Visual Engagement to Aid in Early Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Sep 5;6(9):e2330145. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.30145.

    PMID: 37669054BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderLearning Disabilities

Interventions

Applied Behavior Analysis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental DisordersCommunication DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • John Reviere

    Vice President, Clinical Affairs

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2022

First Posted

January 9, 2023

Study Start

March 31, 2023

Primary Completion

September 8, 2025

Study Completion

September 8, 2025

Last Updated

September 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations