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Behavioral Intervention
JASPER Intervention for Autism (EBJ Trial)
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Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
The child must be between 18 months and 5 years of age
The sample will be limited to children with confirmed diagnosis and nonverbal mental ages greater than or equal to 12 months
Must not have
Children that do not have a mental age greater than or equal to 12 months
Children under the age of 18 months or older than 5 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up entry (1st month of the study), t2 (10 weeks after entry), t3 (20 weeks after entry)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing JASPER, a play-based therapy, on young children with autism who have limited verbal skills. The therapy uses guided play to help these children improve their social and communication abilities. JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation) is a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention that has been found effective for promoting social communication in young children with autism.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 18 months to 5 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are minimally verbal or have emerging phrase speech. They must have a nonverbal mental age of at least 12 months and a confirmed diagnosis of autism.
What is being tested?
The study tests JASPER, a play-based intervention for autism, delivered by either clinicians or parents. It measures the effectiveness using BOSCC and ELSA-T assessments over a period of 20 weeks, with adjustments based on initial response after the first half.
What are the potential side effects?
Since JASPER is a behavioral intervention involving structured play activities facilitated by clinicians or caregivers, it does not involve medication; therefore, traditional physical side effects are not expected.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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My child is between 18 months and 5 years old.
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My child has a confirmed diagnosis and understands things like a 1-year-old or older.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
My child's mental age is under 12 months.
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My child is either younger than 18 months or older than 5 years.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ entry (1st month of the study), t2 (10 weeks after entry), t3 (20 weeks after entry)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~entry (1st month of the study), t2 (10 weeks after entry), t3 (20 weeks after entry)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in frequency of language utterances and number of conversation turns using the Elicitation of Language Samples for Analysis- Toddlers (ELSA-T)
Change in social communication using the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC)
Other study objectives
ADOS Toddler Module or Module 1 or Module 2 (depends on child's language level)
Change in Joint Engagement on the Caregiver-Child Play Interaction (CCX) over the course of the study.
Demographic and Medical Questionnaire
+4 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: parent-mediated JASPERExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will consist of the therapist assisting the parent implement JASPER on the child twice a week.
Group II: clinician-mediated JASPERExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will consist of the child and therapist having one-on-one, JASPER sessions, twice a week.
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Behavioral and educational interventions, such as the JASPER play-based approach, work by enhancing social communication and engagement through structured play and interaction. These interventions often involve techniques like modeling, prompting, and reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors and skills.
The mechanisms of action include improving joint attention, increasing symbolic play, and fostering social reciprocity. These treatments are crucial for autism patients as they target core deficits, helping children develop essential social and communication skills that improve their overall functioning and quality of life.
Novel treatments in autism spectrum disorder.Commentary: Randomized controlled trials in autism spectrum disorder: state of the field and challenges for the future.Systematic review and guide to management of core and psychiatric symptoms in youth with autism.
Novel treatments in autism spectrum disorder.Commentary: Randomized controlled trials in autism spectrum disorder: state of the field and challenges for the future.Systematic review and guide to management of core and psychiatric symptoms in youth with autism.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,560 Previous Clinical Trials
10,258,856 Total Patients Enrolled
25 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
4,309 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Simons FoundationOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
101,166 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,141 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child's mental age is under 12 months.My child is between 18 months and 5 years old.My child has a confirmed diagnosis and understands things like a 1-year-old or older.My child is either younger than 18 months or older than 5 years.My child speaks very little or uses only simple phrases.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: parent-mediated JASPER
- Group 2: clinician-mediated JASPER
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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