Early intervention for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized-controlled trial evaluates the impact of an early intervention on the social-communicative skills and brain activity of infants at elevated risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The intervention, based on the Project ImPACT model, involves 12 weekly sessions with parents and their infants, focusing on enhancing communication skills. Participants will be assessed at three intervals: before the intervention, immediately after, and six months post-intervention to measure behavioral and neural changes. The study targets infants aged 9 to 18 months who are either siblings of diagnosed ASD children or born preterm.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Elevated likelihood of ASD: the child must be a preterm (less than 30 weeks of gestation) or a sibling/half-sibling of a child with diagnosed ASD.
* Parents are Dutch, English on French speakers.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The child must not have a diagnosis of other neurological or developmental disorders.

Where it's running

• Ghent University
  Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr. Sara Van der Paelt, PhD
• Email: sara.vanderpaelt@ugent.be
• Phone: +32 486 93 14 48

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.