Actively Recruiting
Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs Serving Young Autism
Led by University of California, Davis · Updated on 2025-12-05
600
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
221 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of California, Davis
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study tests the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in community agencies that serve young autistic children. The feasibility, usability and acceptability of the model will be explored. Understanding effectiveness of new evidence-based models will increase the quality of autism care available to more diverse children and families in more geographic locations.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs Serving Young Autism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 1 to 5 years
- Have a current autism spectrum disorder diagnosis or are at-risk for ASD if under age 3
- Family speaks English or Spanish
- Child is expected to be in therapy for at least 7 months
- Community-based autism agencies serve at least 10 children with autism under age 5 annually and have at least 2 regions that can be randomized
- Agencies accept Medicaid or equivalent payment for low income families
- Supervisors employed in participating regions, plan to stay employed for next 12 months, serve children under age 5, have no previous ESDM training, and supervise at least two technicians
- Technicians supervised by participating supervisors, plan to stay employed for next 12 months, serve children under age 5, and have no previous ESDM training
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of California, Davis MIND Institute
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Aubyn Stahmer, PhD
CONTACT
S
Sarah Dufek, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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