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Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2024-05-08
270
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
303 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this proposed trial will modify an existing toothbrushing app for teens with autism and compare toothbrushing outcomes with a control app. We have 2 specific aims: * During the 2-year UG3 phase, we will use the Discover, Design+Build, and Test Framework to modify our existing app and pilot the intervention. * During the 4-year UH3 phase, we will recruit 270 pre-adolescents and teens with autism ages 10 to 17 years, randomize participants to one of two arms, and compare outcomes. Participants will asked to use the app, complete surveys on REDCap, participate in feedback interviews and focus groups. Behavior change in the experimental group will be compared with that in the control group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child participants must have Autism Spectrum Disorder confirmed by clinical chart review or caregiver report of a healthcare provider diagnosis
- Willingness for the child to take the Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2 (CARS-2) administered by staff
- Child must brush their teeth independently, holding and moving the toothbrush mostly unassisted
- Child must use touchscreen devices such as smartphones or tablets
- Ages 10 to 17 years at enrollment
- Caregiver and child must be able to communicate in English
- Caregiver must be at least 18 years old and able to provide informed consent in English
- Child and caregiver must live in the same home
- Child must have ready access to a mobile device with a front-facing camera suitable for app downloads (iPad or iPhone with iOS 16.0+; Android tablet or phone with Android 13.0+)
- Family must have Wi-Fi or cellular data to allow app data transmission, confirmed by connectivity tests
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with autism younger than 10 years of age are excluded
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195
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Research Team
D
Deeksha Nemawarkar
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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