Stereotypi in Motor-, Vocal- and Feeding Behaviors: Novel Extensions to Adults

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism represent a vulnerable demographic that transitions into adulthood with diverse etiologies, exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence of various challenging behaviors. These problematic behaviors can lead to adverse health outcomes and a diminished quality of life. Addressing these issues often necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care, focusing on enhancing functional skills, empowerment, and independence, as well as preventing and mitigating challenging behaviors. The current research proposal comprises of three studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral interventions for problematic behaviors in adults with DD and autism. If left unaddressed, these behaviors may worsen over time, potentially hindering community involvement, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. These include harmful stereotypies and feeding difficulties.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Participants will be recruited through referrals at the Department of Neurohabilitation, or from other hospitals in the Oslo Region.

• be 18 years or older,

• have a DD, autism spectrum disorder or a PDD-NOS diagnosis

• and be referred to the specialist habilitation service for adults.

Locations
Other Locations
Norway
Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University Hospital
RECRUITING
Oslo
Contact Information
Primary
Sigmund Eldevik, PhD, BCBA-D
seldevik@oslomet.no
+47 91822707
Backup
Petur I Petursson, MS, BCBA
pepetu@ous-hf.no
+47 94169375
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-04-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2030-08-26
Participants
Target number of participants: 8
Treatments
Experimental: Intake refusal
Intervention
Experimental: Slow pace of self-feeding
Intervention
Experimental: Debilitating stereotypi
Intervention
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Oslo University Hospital
Collaborators: Oslo Metropolitan University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov