RECRUITING

Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers

Study Overview

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Description

The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers. Toddlers receive either Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), an evidence-based NDBI that supports children's imitation and social communication skills, or a music-enhanced version of RIT. Throughout their participation in the intervention, toddlers will complete study procedures of viewing naturalistic videos of infant-directed singing and other social scenes while eye gaze data is collected.

Official Title

Musical Rhythm Sensitivity to Scaffold Social Engagement in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-07-03
Study Completion:2026-04-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05880225

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Months to 36 Months
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder
  2. * 18-36 months of age
  1. * Major hearing or visual impairment (e.g., congenital nystagmus), seizure disorder, genetic syndromes, or gestational age \<=34 weeks.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Miriam Lense
CONTACT
615-322-3086
miriam.lense@vumc.org

Principal Investigator

Miriam Lense
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Warren Jones
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Emory University

Study Locations (Sites)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  • Miriam Lense, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Warren Jones, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Emory University

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-07-03
Study Completion Date2026-04-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-07-03
Study Completion Date2026-04-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • autism
  • imitation
  • social communication
  • rhythm
  • music

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder