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NCT03423160 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

A Novel Framework for Impaired Imitation in ASD

A clinical trial of Autism Spectrum Disorder, sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger.

Active
Registry status
201
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03423160 is a study of Autism Spectrum Disorder that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger. The registered enrollment target is 201 participants, above the 134-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (50% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03423160, a study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
201 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

There is long-standing recognition that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulty imitating others' actions; some investigators have highlighted impaired imitation as being a core contributor to the development of autism. What is yet unknown is precisely how imitation in children with ASD differs from that of typically developing peers.The investigators have identified a task parameter that separates preserved from impaired gesture imitation in ASD: children with ASD have difficulty imitating when the task requires two separate movement elements be coordinated simultaneously. By contrast, imitation is relatively preserved when movement elements are performed serially. The coordination of simultaneous movements is a hallmark of actions performed in the real world. With an eye to optimizing common therapies that depend heavily on imitation, the next step is to tease apart where, in the chain from perception to action, the capacity limitation in simultaneous processing lies. This study will be conducted in about two days and will involve imitating gestures that are presented via video. In addition, an EEG will record the brain's electrical activity during certain tasks to assess how the brain responds when the imitation task is more or less difficult. Several other clinical and behavioral measures will also be used.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER None--observational

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 201 participants
Start Date 2018-04-24
Est. Completion 2025-12-31

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03423160

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03423160 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 201 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 134-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (50% higher). The listed sponsor is Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 73 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which None--observational is the first listed.

NCT03423160 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03423160 about?

NCT03423160 is a clinical study titled "A Novel Framework for Impaired Imitation in ASD". There is long-standing recognition that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulty imitating others' actions; some investigators have highlighted impaired imitation as being a core contributor to the development of autism. What is yet unknown is precisely how imitation in children w...

What is the current status of trial NCT03423160?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 201 participants. The study started on 2018-04-24. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03423160 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03423160?

The interventions under investigation include: None--observational (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03423160?

This trial is sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 73 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03423160 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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