CompletedNot Applicable

FOOD-AUT Pilot Study Canteen Menus for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Italy22 participantsStarted 2022-03-30

Plain-language summary

The FOOD-AUT pilot study aimed to improve the health status of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a nutritional intervention at canteen service. The researchers adapted the canteen menus to the nutritional and sensory needs of this vulnerable population, reducing their food selectivity and improving their dietary diversity with a positive impact on their health. This project consisted of two phases: first an observational phase (Work Package 1, WP1) and secondarily an interventional phase (Work Package 2, WP2).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (grade 1-2 or grade 3) * Admission to the daycare service of Sacra Famiglia Onlus Foundation in Cesano Boscone (Milan, Italy) * Informed consent signed by their caregivers Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old * Not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (grade 1-2 or grade 3) * Not admitted to the daycare service of Sacra Famiglia Onlus Foundation in Cesano Boscone (Milan, Italy) * Informed consent not signed by their caregivers

What they're measuring

Food acceptance of canteen menus by adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Timeframe: 4 weeks (WP1); 4 weeks (WP2)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05978895

SponsorUniversity of Pavia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-30

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