Stimulus-Stimulus Pairing Study

NCT02464527 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 16

Last updated 2016-07-15

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Summary

The purpose of the current study is to deliver the SSP procedure to children diagnosed with autism that do not have vocal language. The study will also aim to gather data in the natural environment using a voice recorder.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Stimulus-stimulus pairing

The participants will attend clinic-based treatment sessions for one hour per day, five days per week, for 6-weeks.The stimulus-stimulus pairing procedure will consist of sounds and words being systematically paired with delivery of a preferred item.

OTHER

Vocal recorder

The vocal recorder is a voice recording device that enhances vocalization data. The parent/ guardian will be instructed on how to use the vocal recorder. The vocal recorder will then be deployed at the participant's homes via parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will record vocalizations for approximately 1 hour while in the home or community setting pre, mid, and post treatment. The parent/guardian will return the vocal recorder to the study team for analysis of the recordings.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Emory University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alice Shillingsburg, PhD · Emory University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
24 Months
Max Age
47 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-06-30
Primary Completion
2015-05-31
Completion
2015-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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