Actively Recruiting
Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
Led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Updated on 2025-04-25
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
147 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers. Toddlers receive either Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), an evidence-based NDBI that supports children's imitation and social communication skills, or a music-enhanced version of RIT. Throughout their participation in the intervention, toddlers will complete study procedures of viewing naturalistic videos of infant-directed singing and other social scenes while eye gaze data is collected.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder
- Age between 18 and 36 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Major hearing or visual impairments such as congenital nystagmus
- Seizure disorder
- Genetic syndromes
- Gestational age of 34 weeks or less
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Miriam Lense
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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