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Optimizing Outcomes for Young Autistic Children
Led by Northwestern University · Updated on 2026-01-29
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
189 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Texas at Austin
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The overarching goal of the proposed study is to: (a) determine how best to sequence two parent-mediated interventions: a social communication intervention (Project ImPACT, Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) and a disruptive behavior intervention (Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior) and (b) examine moderators and mediators of intervention outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Optimizing Outcomes for Young Autistic Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child is between 18 and 48 months old
- Child scores above the research cutoff for ASD on the TELE-ASD-PEDS
- Child has no other known diagnosis or disability at study entry
- Child has normal vision
- Child is exposed to English at least 50% of the time
- Child has a caregiver willing to learn the intervention strategies
- Caregiver wants help supporting their child's social communication and behavior regulation
- Caregiver understands conversational English well enough to participate in caregiver instruction
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
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60208
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Laura J Sudec, MSW
CONTACT
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Megan Y Roberts, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
6
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