Back to resultsUsing a Voice Output Communication Aid to Facilitate Language Development in Young Children With ASD
Primary Purpose
Autistic Disorder
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
communication training
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autistic Disorder focused on measuring Autism spectrum Disorders, Voice Output Communication
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Criteria for inclusion included a diagnosis of autism and agreement of the parents to participate and use the VOCA at home.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder
Sites / Locations
- Arkansas State University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
communication training
Arm Description
Participants were instructed in the use of a voices output communication aid.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Improved Communication
Surveys of number of words Text data from VOCA Formal assessment instruments
Secondary Outcome Measures
Review of text output from the VOCA
The VOCA records data on usage by day and time. We analyze the text data from the VOCA.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01816178
First Posted
March 11, 2013
Last Updated
March 21, 2013
Sponsor
University of South Alabama
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01816178
Brief Title
Using a Voice Output Communication Aid to Facilitate Language Development in Young Children With ASD
Official Title
Using a Voice Output Communication Aid to Facilitate Language Development in Young Children With Autism Disorders
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2004 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 2005 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of South Alabama
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
It was proposed that in order to teach these children to use a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA), it should be introduced through a play-based situation using parents as the primary interventionist.
Detailed Description
The research will test the effectiveness of using the communication board to improve the frequency of communication and social engagement for these children, and the level or sophistication of that engagement. The study will test the effectiveness of using the communication board in a variety of settings and a variety of practitioners. The study will have sites in and near Jonesboro, Arkansas.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Autistic Disorder
Keywords
Autism spectrum Disorders, Voice Output Communication
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
5 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
communication training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants were instructed in the use of a voices output communication aid.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
communication training
Intervention Description
Participants were instructed in the use of a voices output communication aid.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Improved Communication
Description
Surveys of number of words Text data from VOCA Formal assessment instruments
Time Frame
1 year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Review of text output from the VOCA
Description
The VOCA records data on usage by day and time. We analyze the text data from the VOCA.
Time Frame
1 year
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Improved parent interaction
Description
Data were gathered from the parents on the number of words spoken by their son and the way they "felt" the intervention was proceeding. Essentially we had parents report on the effectiveness of using the VOCA to improve the frequency of communication and social engagement for these young children with ASD.
Time Frame
1 year
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
2 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
5 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Criteria for inclusion included a diagnosis of autism and agreement of the parents to participate and use the VOCA at home.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Arkansas State University
City
State University
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72401
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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