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Facebook for Social Skills Training in Autism: Project Rex Connect

NCT02897687 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2018-05-09

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Twelve participants were randomized to either a Facebook group or a book club group for six weeks. Data was collected on the participants social and behavioral function at both the start and the conclusion of the intervention.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Facebook Group

A closed, invite-only group within Facebook facilitated by an interprofessional team that not only reinforces skills, but also aims to promote bonds and a sense of community and connectedness between participants.

BEHAVIORAL

Book Club Group

A topical book club group discussing Autism-related material conducted by a single healthcare professional.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-06-30
Completion
2016-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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