TerminatedNot Applicable

Comparative Efficacy of Self-directed & Therapist-assisted Telehealth Parent Training Intervention for Children With ASD

Stopped: COVID-19

United States130 participantsStarted 2015-03-01

Plain-language summary

The specific objectives of this project are to conduct a randomized control trial to examine the effect of a novel, telehealth parent training intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ImPACT Online, on parent and child outcomes. The investigators will compare the benefits of the self-directed and therapist-assisted delivery formats, and examine moderators and mediators of treatment outcomes. The investigators anticipate that both the self-directed and therapist-assisted models of ImPACT Online will be effective methods for teaching parents to use evidence-based intervention strategies and for increasing parent self-efficacy compared to a web-based information control group. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. One-third of participants will be in the therapist-assisted group; one-third will be in the self-directed group; and one-third will be in a web-based information control group.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Months – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

under 18 years

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Project ImPACT Intervention Fidelity Checklist

Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)

Project ImPACT Intervention Fidelity Checklist

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)

Parent Sense of Competence (PSOC)

Timeframe: Post-Treatment (6 months)

Parent Sense of Competence (PSOC)

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)

Weighted Frequency of Intentional Communication

Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)

Child Expressive Language Ability

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02721381

SponsorMichigan State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-10-10

Results submitted2024-06-28

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Plain-language summary

What they're measuring

Project ImPACT Intervention Fidelity Checklist

Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)

Project ImPACT Intervention Fidelity Checklist

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)

Parent Sense of Competence (PSOC)

Timeframe: Post-Treatment (6 months)

Parent Sense of Competence (PSOC)

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)

Weighted Frequency of Intentional Communication

Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)

Child Expressive Language Ability

Timeframe: Follow up (9 months)