Musical Rhythm Sensitivity to Scaffold Social Engagement in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers. Toddlers receive either Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), an evidence-based NDBI that supports children's imitation and social communication skills, or a music-enhanced version of RIT. Throughout their participation in the intervention, toddlers will complete study procedures of viewing naturalistic videos of infant-directed singing and other social scenes while eye gaze data is collected.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 1
Maximum Age: 3
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder
• 18-36 months of age
Locations
United States
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITING
Nashville
Contact Information
Primary
Miriam Lense
miriam.lense@vumc.org
615-322-3086
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-07-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Active_comparator: Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT)
Children (n=20) receive 30 sessions of Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), delivered in 40-60 minute sessions 2-3 times/week.
Experimental: Music-Enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training (meRIT)
Children (n=20) receive 30 sessions of music-enhanced Reciprocal Imitation Training (meRIT), delivered in 40-60 minute sessions 2-3 times/week.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Leads: Vanderbilt University Medical Center