Augmented Reality for Behavior and Executive Function of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:

Use of Augmented Reality for Restricted and Repetitive Behavior and Executive Function of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05962047
• Other study ID #: F723 - Project A
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 25, 2023
• Est. completion date: March 30, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: June 2024
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the study is to determine the effects of usage of augmented reality for Restricted and repetitive behavior and executive function of children with autism spectrum disorder

Description:

Augmented Reality allows children to see a representation of imaginary content and pretend play overlaid on the real-world environment. Today, technology can be a safe and motivating way of engaging children with autism in social interaction activities. Current research in therapeutic technology for autism is aimed toward improving behavior and psychomotor activities that impact social communication. The aim of this research project is to help teachers, parents, practitioners, and researchers to understand the unique strengths of their children with autism along with technology based educational and therapeutic activities for home and classroom.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 18
• Est. completion date: March 30, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: March 30, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 5 Years to 12 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the age range of 5-12 years at verbal imitation and 1-step command following.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sensory issues and patients on medication

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autistic Disorder
• Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Intervention

Other:
• Games of WonderTree Augmented Reality
Participants of group 1 (experimental group) will augmented reality based interventions comprising of games of Wonder Tree
• Traditional therapy
Traditional therapy based on play activities utilizing blocks, colors, Velcro-based toys.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Child Development Center - Riphah International University	Islamabad	AL

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

References & Publications (2)

Berenguer C, Baixauli I, Gomez S, Andres MEP, De Stasio S. Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 24;17(17):6143. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17176143. — View Citation

Dechsling A, Orm S, Kalandadze T, Sutterlin S, Oien RA, Shic F, Nordahl-Hansen A. Virtual and Augmented Reality in Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review. J Autism Dev Disord. 2022 Nov;52(11):4692-4707. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-05338-5. Epub 2021 Nov 16. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Developmental Behaviour Checklist (DBC)	The Developmental Behaviour Checklist (DBC) can be used for the assessment of behavioural and emotional problems of children and adolescents with development and intellectual disabilities. It is a questionnaire completed by parents or other primary carers, or teachers and reports problems over a six month period	After 8 weeks
Secondary	Repetitive Behaviors Scale-Revised (RBS-R)	The RBS-R is a 44-item self-report questionnaire that is used to measure the breadth of repetitive behavior in children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum disorders.	After 8 weeks
Secondary	The flexibility Scale	Cognitive flexibility is the ability to switch between different thoughts and actions. It is considered part of executive functions, which are the general mental functions that help us to coordinate thought and action. The tool has a four point ordinal likert scale scoring for each item. Higher scores (after reverse scoring) mean greater endorsement of problems / characteristics.	After 8 weeks
Secondary	Digital span memory test	Digital span test will be used to determine working memory. It is a working memory test that is used in many cognitive and neuroscience research labs. Th patient is instructed to repeat the sequence of numbers shown during the test. To make it more interesting, gradually increase the Span, which starts out at 8, and change to Fast test speed. The Digit Span score is the length of the longest correctly repeated sequence	After 8 weeks
Secondary	The Stroop test	The Stroop test also known as the color-word naming test, will be used for cognitive inhibition. It is a neuropsychological test extensively used to assess the ability to inhibit cognitive interference.; The basic Stroop scores (time taken in seconds for each of the three cards) will be entered. Subjects (S's) basic score on each card is the total time (in seconds) to utter the 100 names.	After 8 weeks