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The Sequential Oral Sensory Approach for Limited Food Repertoire in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (SOS Trial)
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Led By Sharon Smile, MD, MSc.
Research Sponsored by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
There is a paucity of research evaluating the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in an outpatient clinic setting in the management of feeding problems in children diagnosed with ASD. Current behavioural interventions geared to address this problem can be labour intensive and costly. The SOS approach for managing feeding problems in children has been adopted internationally. Thus establishing its effectiveness will be useful in providing evidenced based interventions for feeding difficulties in ASD.
Eligible Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autism
- Restricted Diet
- Feeding Disorders
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at baseline
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in the number of foods eaten after 12 weeks of intervention as determined by the 3 day food diary
Secondary study objectives
Change in the level of parental stress around meal times after 12 weeks of intervention as determined by the Parent Stress Index questionnaire
Description of the sensory profiles of participants as determined by the Short Sensory Profile- short form Questionnaire
Other study objectives
To determine parental satisfaction as determined by the Canadian Occupation Performance Measure
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SOS armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach treatment protocol, involving systematic desensitization hierarchy of skills needed to build feeding skills.
Group II: Education armActive Control1 Intervention
Parents will participate in educational talks around the cause and management of feeding difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalLead Sponsor
67 Previous Clinical Trials
14,047 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
8,841 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Hospital for Sick ChildrenOTHER
711 Previous Clinical Trials
6,958,260 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
370 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sharon Smile, MD, MSc.Principal InvestigatorHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital