Evaluation of the Effect of a Food Selectivity Intervention Through Virtual Reality in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Food selectivity is a common challenge among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with significant impacts on their nutrition and well-being. The main purpose of this study is to promote children's active participation in mealtime routines and encourage experimentation with new foods through an approach that emphasizes joy and serenity during mealtimes. The study will involve children with ASD between the ages of 4 and 10 years, of both sexes. Food selectivity will be assessed through interviews with parents and the use of specially created cards. The protocol will include 45-minute sessions, twice a week, for a total of 48 sessions. The children will wear an Oculus headset and be exposed to the foods through this virtual reality tool, enhancing their engagement and willingness to try new foods in a fun and immersive way.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 10
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Food selectivity upon parental referral

• Child with diagnosis of autism

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
RECRUITING
Messina
Contact Information
Primary
Flavia Marino
flavia.marino@irib.cnr.it
+393395798263
Backup
Giovanni Pioggia
giovanni.pioggia@irib.cnr.it
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07-17
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Food selectivity Group (2)
15 children in the comparator group who will undergo the treatment perform the procedure individually using the traditional method.
Experimental: Food selectivity group (1)
15 children in the experimental group who will undergo the treatment perform the procedure individually with exposure to foods through Oculus
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Collaborators: Fondazione di Comunità Messina onlus

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov