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Stereotypic Behaviors and Feeding Difficulties in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Led by Oslo University Hospital · Updated on 2025-04-15
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
280 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Oslo University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
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Oslo Metropolitan University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism represent a vulnerable demographic that transitions into adulthood with diverse etiologies, exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence of various challenging behaviors. These problematic behaviors can lead to adverse health outcomes and a diminished quality of life. Addressing these issues often necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care, focusing on enhancing functional skills, empowerment, and independence, as well as preventing and mitigating challenging behaviors. The current research proposal comprises of three studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral interventions for problematic behaviors in adults with DD and autism. If left unaddressed, these behaviors may worsen over time, potentially hindering community involvement, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. These include harmful stereotypies and feeding difficulties.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stereotypic Behaviors and Feeding Difficulties in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants will be recruited through referrals at the Department of Neurohabilitation or other hospitals in the Oslo Region
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder, or PDD-NOS diagnosis
- Be referred to the specialist habilitation service for adults
You will not qualify if you...
- Behavioral problems caused by medical conditions or likely medical causes
- Receiving communal care services not meeting Norwegian standards for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Inappropriate staff-to-client ratio, lack of stimulating activities, or insufficient on-site training in communal care
- Exclusion does not apply to health care provided by The Oslo University Hospital
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Oslo, Norway, 0424
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Sigmund Eldevik, PhD, BCBA-D
CONTACT
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Petur I Petursson, MS, BCBA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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