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Administrative data

NCT number NCT03047018
Other study ID # IRB00090911
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date October 6, 2017
Est. completion date March 20, 2020

Study information

Verified date December 2020
Source Emory University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a program can help children with autism who are overweight. Specifically, this study will look to see if changes in a child's eating habits and exercise can help with weight loss. Investigators also want to see how parents feel about the program and if they will complete the entire program. Twenty children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are also overweight will participate in this study at the Marcus Autism Center. All children who enroll will receive the The Changing Health in Autism through Nutrition, Getting fit and Expanding variety (CHANGE) program. This involves 16 sessions over six months. After the six months, participants will come back every month for three months for a follow up visit. Therefore the study will last a total of nine months.


Description:

The purpose of this study is to determine if a program can help children with autism who are overweight. Specifically, this study will look to see if changes in a child's eating habits and exercise can help with weight loss. Investigators also want to see how parents feel about the program and if they will complete the entire program. This is a 24-week, open trial pilot of 20 children (ages 5 to 12 years old) with ASD and obesity. Subjects will be enrolled in the CHANGE program, a six-month long intervention consisting of 16 sessions. The first 10 sessions occur weekly while the remaining 6 sessions occur bi-weekly. Sessions last about 1 hour each. After 24 weeks, subjects will be asked to return for follow up assessments at 1, 2 and 3 months later. The primary aims of this project are to 1) determine the feasibility of the intervention, 2) examine preliminary efficacy, and 3) obtain feedback from parents to improve the effectiveness of the intervention and fit for families.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 35
Est. completion date March 20, 2020
Est. primary completion date March 20, 2020
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 5 Years to 12 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosed with ASD using DSM-5 criteria, and clinically significant SCQ score. - Children with mild to moderate food selectivity, as reflected by a) a diet involving at least 6 food items, b) accepting at least one fruit or vegetable as measured by the Food Preference Inventory (FPI), and c) engaging in low mealtime behavior problems on Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) Food Refusal subscale - Child with a clinic-confirmed body mass index (BMI) percentile in the obese range (i.e., > 95th percentile) - Parent (primary caregiver) who agrees to participate and attend treatment sessions - Participating parent able to speak, understand, read, and write in English (assessments, curriculum materials and instructions are in English) Exclusion Criteria: - Children with severe feeding problems (e.g., < 5 preferred foods as measured by the FPI) or complex medical issues (e.g., gastrostomy-tube or formula dependent) who require a different treatment approach - Children on medication associated with weight gain in ASD (e.g., risperidone) that has not yet stabilized (stability criteria defined as 6 months or longer i.e. child has been on medication for less than 6 months). - Children with serious behavioral problems (i.e., aggression, tantrums, self-injury) or another psychiatric condition that requires a different treatment approach. - Children with unstable medical conditions or those with a known associated with weight problems will not be included in this study.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
The Changing Health in Autism through Nutrition, Getting fit and Expanding variety (CHANGE) Program
The CHANGE program is a a six-month long intervention consisting of 16 sessions. The first 10 sessions occur weekly while the remaining 6 sessions occur bi-weekly. Sessions last about 1 hour each. Nutrition intervention focuses on decreasing excess calories from liquids and solids and creating a balanced meal plan. Physical activity intervention uses fading strategies to increase participation in exercise. Behavior strategies promote success with meeting goals. Problem-solving techniques address challenges to adherence with implementing the program in the home setting. The standardized protocols include educational handouts, clinic-based activities and assessment procedures, and caregiver-directed homework and data collection.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Emory University Atlanta Georgia

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Emory University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Willingness to Participate Willingness to participate is measured as <30% refusal of study participation from eligible participants. Willingness to participate will be used to measure overall study feasibility. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Attendance Rate The number of participants who attend all study visits. The attendance rate will be used to measure overall study feasibility. A successful attendance rate will be measured as >70% attendance. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Percent Homework Adherence The percentage of participants who complete all homework assignments. Percent homework adherence will be used to measure overall study feasibility. A successful adherence percentage will be measured as >70%. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Percent Demonstration of Skills The percentage of participants who demonstrate skills learned through the CHANGE program. Percent demonstration of skills will be used to measure overall study feasibility. A successful percentage will be measured as >80%. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Attrition Rate The number of participants who do not complete all study visits. The attrition rate will be used to measure study feasibility. An acceptable attrition rate will be considered <15%. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Percent Satisfaction The percentage of participants who report being satisfied with the intervention. Percent satisfaction will be used to measure overall study feasibility. A successful percentage will be measured as >90%. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Primary Therapist Fidelity to the Treatment Manual The percentage of therapists who adhere to the treatment manual. Therapist fidelity will be used to measure overall study feasibility. A successful percentage rate is >80%. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Secondary Difference in Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile The body mass index is a value derived from the mass and height of an individual. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Secondary Change in Food Preference Inventory (FPI) Score The FPI is a 154-item, parent-reported measure of food selectivity. This measure provides important information about which foods the child eats across food groups. A food selectivity score is calculated by dividing the number of foods rated "never" by the total number of foods listed. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Secondary Change in physical activity Physical activity will be measured by parent report and average number of steps by Fitbit data. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
Secondary Change in Parenting Stress Index- Short Form (PSI-SF) Score The PSI-SF is a 36-item survey commonly used measure parental stress. A higher score indicates more parental stress. Baseline through Week 36 Follow Up
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