~29 spots leftby Dec 2028

Online Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism

(PRT-O Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byGrace Gengoux, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This is a research study that will assess the effects of a Pivotal Response Treatment Online Training Course (PRT-O) for training parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study will specifically investigate whether participants can learn to deliver PRT effectively following participation in the Online training.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It aims to teach them how to deliver Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) through an online course. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need reliable internet access and a commitment to complete the training.

Inclusion Criteria

My mental health medication has been stable for at least 1 month.
I am between 2 and 5 years old.
Stable treatment and school placement for at least 1 month prior to baseline measurements with no expected changes
+4 more

Exclusion Criteria

I have completed a pivotal response treatment program successfully.
I am getting over 15 hours of one-on-one ABA therapy at home weekly.
Children who have a primary language other than English
+1 more

Participant Groups

The study is testing the effectiveness of an Online Pivotal Response Treatment Training Course (PRT-O) designed for parents. The goal is to see if parents can learn and apply PRT methods effectively with their ASD-diagnosed children after taking this online course.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Pivotal Response Treatment Online (PRT-O) CourseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The PRT-O Online Course (PRT-O) will consist of 10 online lessons completed asynchronously through the Stanford LearnMed Online CANVAS Platform. Parents are expected to view the 10 lessons over the course of a 12-week study period, complete worksheets, and to practice PRT at home.
Group II: Delayed Treatment Group (DTG)Active Control1 Intervention
No intervention.

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Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor

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