Actively Recruiting
Exploring Virtual Reality As an Intervention for Food Selectivity: a Clinical Trial
Led by Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica · Updated on 2024-10-24
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
45 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Lead Sponsor
F
Fondazione di Comunità Messina onlus
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Food selectivity is a common challenge among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with significant impacts on their nutrition and well-being. The main purpose of this study is to promote children's active participation in mealtime routines and encourage experimentation with new foods through an approach that emphasizes joy and serenity during mealtimes. The study will involve children with ASD between the ages of 4 and 10 years, of both sexes. Food selectivity will be assessed through interviews with parents and the use of specially created cards. The protocol will include 45-minute sessions, twice a week, for a total of 48 sessions. The children will wear an Oculus headset and be exposed to the foods through this virtual reality tool, enhancing their engagement and willingness to try new foods in a fun and immersive way.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring Virtual Reality As an Intervention for Food Selectivity: a Clinical Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Food selectivity as referred by a parent or caregiver
- Child has a diagnosis of autism
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of other medical disorders
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Messina, Italy, Italy, 98164
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
F
Flavia Marino
CONTACT
G
Giovanni Pioggia
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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