Evaluation of Skillflix for Parents of Youth With ASD

NCT05958394 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: R43ES024563
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of using a Microskills video training library for training parents of adolescents with ASD in talking with their teens about relationships and sexual health topics. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does using SkillTalk increase parents' skills in communicating with their teens about relationships and sexual health?
• Does using SkillTalk increase the frequency of conversations about relationships and sexual health?
• Does using SkillTalk increase parents' confidence in their ability to communicate with their teens about relationships and sexual health?
• Does using SkillTalk improve teen knowledge, attitudes, and behavior around sexual health and relationships? Participants will be asked to:
• Take a survey at the beginning of the study, the end of the study, and at 3-month follow up
• Record a short conversation between the parent and teen dyad about a sexual health topic at the beginning of the study, at the end of the study, and at 3-month follow up.
• Watch a minimum of 85% of the 60 minutes of video assigned
• Complete a conversation log at the end of each week during the study period, and once a month during the 3-month follow-up period.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); MicroSkills; Video training; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Parent Child Communication

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Demonstrated Skill score in communicating with their teens about sexual health

  Based on a rubric created for this study of the demonstrable skills for the given recorded conversation topic. The points earned on the rubric are summed to create a total score. The scale ranges from 0 to 20 with a higher score indicating higher skill usage.

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (11)

• Parent reported frequency of discussions with their teens about sexual health and relationships over the course of the last 3 months.

  3 months

• Parent Conversation Quality Score

  3 months

• Parent confidence in their ability to use skills in communication with their teen about sexual health and relationships.

  3 months

• Parent confidence in teens ability to use Making Connections skills.

  3 months

• Teen reported frequency of discussions with their teens about sexual health and relationships over the course of the last 3 months.

  3 months

Study Arms (2)

Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm will receive the intervention. This intervention is access to the SkillFlix for Parents Microskills video library, about 60 minute in duration. The library includes a curriculum covering skills such as seizing teachable moments, talking about identities, and using a conversation tone.

Behavioral: SkillFlix for Parents

Control

NO INTERVENTION

During the intervention period arm 2 will receive written conversation guides for the assigned conversations. This arm will receive the intervention upon completion of follow-up study activities.

Interventions

SkillFlix for Parents BEHAVIORAL

A Microskills video training library on communication skills for talking to youth about relationships and sexual health topics.

Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Eligible dyads will:
• Have a parent of youth aged 13-17 with diagnosed ASD.
• Have a child aged 13-17 with ASD. The child must:
• have reciprocal communication skills and receptive communication skills
• be in mainstream classrooms for a minimum of one class during the school day
• Have access to a computer/mobile device connected to the internet.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ashley Philliber: lead
• dfusion Inc: collaborator
• National Institutes of Health (NIH): collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder; Coitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Sexual Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Ashley Philliber, PhD

CONTACT

9739000739; aphilliber@philliberresearch.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Managing Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 14, 2023
• First Posted: July 24, 2023
• Study Start: November 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2024
• Study Completion: March 31, 2024
• Last Updated: July 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share