Actively Recruiting
Behavior Analytic Support of Needle-related Hospital Visits for Autistic Patients
Led by Boston Medical Center · Updated on 2026-05-05
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior analytic intervention in reducing the number of challenging behaviors exhibited by patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while increasing compliance with needle-related simulations and procedures. A second purpose is to assess the social validity of this study as evidenced by patient and/or caregiver acceptability. The study wil take place at Boston Medical Center (BMC). A Single Subject Design (SSD) wil be utilized as it allows for detailed, individualized assessment of how interventions affect behavior over time in this type of behavior analytic research. By focusing on each participant as an individual and having each participant act as their own control, it demonstrates clear cause-and-effect relationships, showing how behavior changes with the introduction or withdrawal of an intervention. This method is flexible, enabling ongoing adjustments to treatments based on real-time data, making it particularly useful in personalized interventions and ensuring effectiveness for patients with unique needs such as those who would be eligible to enroll and participate in this study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Behavior Analytic Support of Needle-related Hospital Visits for Autistic Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Caregivers of autistic patients with a history of challenging behaviors during needle-related procedures at Boston Medical Center
- Established Boston Medical Center autistic patients aged 3 years or older with a history of challenging behaviors linked to needle-related medical stimuli
- Boston Medical Center medical providers involved in ordering or conducting needle-related procedures during visits
- English-speaking participants
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients unable to visit Boston Medical Center at least twice per month
- Patients without a history of challenging behaviors during medical appointments involving needles
- Patients and caregivers who do not speak English or cannot use interpreter services to complete assessments and surveys
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jacqueline McKendry, MS BCBA LABA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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