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Videogame-based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With ASD

Primary Purpose

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app
Referral to employment agencies
Sponsored by
Stanford University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional device feasibility trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • IQ above 60
  • Diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by qualified clinician (including Dr. Fung), and if necessary the administration of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and/or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G)
  • Age 18 to 55
  • Adults who are physically healthy
  • able to travel to work independently

Exclusion Criteria:

  • DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Active Comparator

    Arm Label

    Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

    Referral to employment agencies

    Arm Description

    This group will use the Identifor tool and Companion app for a period of 6 months. They will also receive standard referral to employment agencies.

    This group will not use the Identifor tool and Companion app. They will only receive standard referral to employment agencies.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Rate of securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions
    Percentage of participants securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions
    Level of satisfaction
    The level of participant satisfaction will be determined from a Likert scale ("Very satisfied", "Somewhat satisfied", "Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied", "Somewhat dissatisfied", and "Very dissatisfied").

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function for Adults (BRIEF-A)
    measure of executive function for adults

    Full Information

    First Posted
    May 6, 2021
    Last Updated
    September 29, 2021
    Sponsor
    Stanford University
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT05066906
    Brief Title
    Videogame-based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With ASD
    Official Title
    Assessing Videogame-Based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    September 2021
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Withdrawn
    Why Stopped
    Change in lab priority
    Study Start Date
    May 2021 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    June 2021 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    July 2021 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    Stanford University

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This study aims to assess the efficacy of Identifor, a strength- based, person-centered, vocational assessment tool to develop a more effective way to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests. Identifor uses computer games specifically designed for young adults with ASD.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Device Feasibility
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Model Description
    Randomization into two groups A and B. Group Intervention or group A will comprise of participants who will be given usual referrals to pre-employment training, and will not use Identifor or Companion app. Intervention or group B will comprise of participants who were randomly selected to use Identifor and Companion app, in addition to referrals to pre-employment training.
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    0 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    This group will use the Identifor tool and Companion app for a period of 6 months. They will also receive standard referral to employment agencies.
    Arm Title
    Referral to employment agencies
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    This group will not use the Identifor tool and Companion app. They will only receive standard referral to employment agencies.
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app
    Intervention Description
    Identifor pinpoints what players excel at by using objective metrics and quantifiable data to collect information relevant to employment, including Multiple Intelligence, Executive Function, and personality themes. Companion is a 24/7 personalized aide for teens and adults iwth special needs that uses and artificial intelligence avatar to have back-and-forth conversations with users in a meaningful way to support the user in different domains of their everyday lives including public transit, managing personal schedules, and money management.
    Intervention Type
    Other
    Intervention Name(s)
    Referral to employment agencies
    Intervention Description
    Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Rate of securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions
    Description
    Percentage of participants securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions
    Time Frame
    6 months after initiation of referral
    Title
    Level of satisfaction
    Description
    The level of participant satisfaction will be determined from a Likert scale ("Very satisfied", "Somewhat satisfied", "Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied", "Somewhat dissatisfied", and "Very dissatisfied").
    Time Frame
    3 months after initiation of referral
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function for Adults (BRIEF-A)
    Description
    measure of executive function for adults
    Time Frame
    6 months after initiation of referral

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    55 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: IQ above 60 Diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by qualified clinician (including Dr. Fung), and if necessary the administration of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and/or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) Age 18 to 55 Adults who are physically healthy able to travel to work independently Exclusion Criteria: DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Lawrence Fung, MD,PhD
    Organizational Affiliation
    Stanford University
    Official's Role
    Principal Investigator

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    No

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