Augmented Reality Game-based Training on Social Communication of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Augmented Reality Game-based Training on Social Communication of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05931094
• Other study ID #: F723 - Project B
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 26, 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 study aims to determine the effects augmented reality game-based training on social communication 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:
• Augmented Reality based games
Games of Wonder Tree Augmented Reality
• Traditional therapy
Traditional therapy based on play activities utilizing blocks, colors, Velcro-based toys.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Child Development Center	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

Liu R, Salisbury JP, Vahabzadeh A, Sahin NT. Feasibility of an Autism-Focused Augmented Reality Smartglasses System for Social Communication and Behavioral Coaching. Front Pediatr. 2017 Jun 26;5:145. doi: 10.3389/fped.2017.00145. eCollection 2017. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Social Responsiveness Scale	The Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) measures social ability of children to adults. It is used primarily with individuals on the autism spectrum, family members of individuals on the autism spectrum, and others who have social impairments.	After 8 weeks