Status:
COMPLETED
Mobile Health (mHealth) Nutrition Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Diet Modification
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The high prevalence of mealtime difficulties and obesity among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) calls for new and innovative ways to promote healthy eating and weight development in this p...
Detailed Description
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability affecting more than 2 million US children and tens of millions worldwide. Children with ASD are 5 times more likely to ha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 6 to 10 years;
- fluent in English;
- have an ASD diagnosis;
- cognitive skills within average (or higher) range with IQ ≥ 80;
- above or standardized receptive language scores.
Exclusion
- moderate-severe hearing/visual or motor impairment;
- taking antipsychotic medications;
- on special diet;
- are underweight (BMI-for-age \< 5th percentile).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 10 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03424811
Start Date
December 10 2018
End Date
August 31 2020
Last Update
January 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Weight and Eating Disorders
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104