Home-based training for parents to improve social skills in young children with developmental delays
Effects of Parent-Implemented Video Self-Modeling on Conversational and Play Skills of Young Children With Developmental Delays
This study is testing a parent training program that uses videos to help young children with developmental delays improve their social skills through play and communication.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 14 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| Trial ID | NCT06184243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent training program that utilizes video modeling to enhance social skills in young children with developmental delays. Parents will receive training on how to implement video modeling techniques, which involve showing their children videos of themselves demonstrating desired behaviors. The study will assess both the fidelity of parents in applying these techniques and the subsequent improvements in their children's play and communication skills. Participants will engage in a series of interviews and in-home sessions over a period of 2 to 5 months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include English-speaking parents of children aged 3 to 5.5 years who have developmental delays and require social skills intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those whose primary language is not English or children who do not meet the minimum language and imitation criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve social interactions and communication skills in young children with developmental delays.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing video modeling for social skills interventions have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria Parent * English speaking * Must to participate in in-home parent training, willing to participate in video interviews, willing to participate in video recorded play sessions * Only one parent in the home will participate * At least 18 years old and able to consent to participate in study Child * between the ages 3 and 5.5 * have a developmental delay as defined by Individuals with Disability Education Act * demonstrate a need for social skills intervention with ASQ:SE-2 scoring below cutoff or in the monitoring zone. * shows the ability to use 1 to 2-word phrases * imitates 10 actions and 10 words * attends to a video for 3 minutes Exclusion criteria * English is not a primary language spoken at home * the home is unsafe (Defined as violence witnessed in the home, drug or alcohol use while researcher is in the home, and non-service animals in the intervention area.) * the child does not display minimum levels of language (e.g., 1 to 2 word phrases), imitation (e.g., 10 gestures 10 words) and/or attention (e.g., 3 minutes attending to a screen) * the child does not show social skills delays ASQ:SE-2 scoring above the cutoff.
Where this trial is running
Las Vegas, Nevada
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alain Bengochea, PhD — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Study coordinator: Joseph Morgan, PhD
- Email: joseph.morgan@unlv.edu
- Phone: 702-895-3329
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.