Actively Recruiting
Promoting Prosocial Behavior in Syndromic Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Telehealth Functional Behavioral Therapy
Led by Rush University Medical Center · Updated on 2026-01-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
Rush University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
E
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating an adapted telehealth functional behavioral therapy called FBTsIDD, designed to promote appropriate communication and behavior in children with syndromic intellectual and developmental disorders. The study focuses on improving behavioral strategies for these individuals, assessing how well this approach works for youth aged 2 to 12 years with genetic syndromes and developmental delays. Participants will receive weekly or biweekly virtual therapy sessions with a study therapist. The therapy includes functional behavioral training steps such as screening, preference assessment, functional analysis, and tailored interventions like Functional Communication Training or Competing Stimulus Treatment depending on behavior type. The study compares this approach to positive parenting strategies as usual treatment. During the study, participants will complete virtual assessments at intake and monthly for 3 to 6 months. Researchers will monitor behavior changes using tools like the Clinical Global Impression and Parent Target Problems Inventory. Adverse events will be tracked monthly. The total study participation lasts up to six months with regular virtual visits and evaluations to assess therapy impact and safety.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Web Intervention for Parents of Youth With Genetic Syndromes (WINGS)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 2 to 12 years old at time of enrollment
- Diagnosis of a genetic syndrome confirmed by medical records
- Documented global developmental delay or intellectual disability
- Disruptive behavior suitable for remote, parent-implemented coaching as determined by a clinician
- Caregiver able to consent in English
- Parent or caregiver available for weekly intervention sessions
- Stable psychosocial and psychiatric treatments for at least 3 months before baseline visit
You will not qualify if you...
- High levels of aggression requiring higher level of care than outpatient remote treatment
- Medical or psychiatric instability limiting study participation
- Significant change in medication or psychosocial interventions within 3 months before baseline
- Limitations in technology access that may hinder participation in the remote trial
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 6 months
Participants receive weekly remote coaching sessions using Functional Behavioral Training or Positive Parenting Strategies to promote prosocial behavior.
Weekly remote sessions
Duration - Up to 6 months during treatment
Participants are monitored for behavioral outcomes and any adverse events after treatment sessions.
Monthly remote assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Autism Assessment Research Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Latha Soorya, PhD
A
Allison Wainer, PhD
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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