Interactive guidance therapy with video feedback for parents and children with autism

Interactive Guidance Therapy With Video Feed-back of Parent and Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04607616

This study is testing a new therapy that uses video feedback to help parents improve their interactions with their young children who have autism.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment24 (estimated)
Ages18 Months to 3 Years
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Montpellier and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04607616 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Interactive Guidance Therapy (IGT) that incorporates video feedback for parents and their children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under three years of age. Utilizing a Single Case Experimental Design, the study aims to enhance parental sensitivity and interaction skills through real-time analysis of parent-child interactions. The approach is based on established methods that have shown positive outcomes in improving communication and reducing autistic symptoms. The study is multicentric and randomized, ensuring a robust assessment of the therapy's impact.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 18 months to 3 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or pervasive developmental disorder, along with their primary caregivers.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with severe sensory impairments or parents who cannot communicate effectively in French.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly improve parent-child interactions and reduce symptoms of autism in young children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using video feedback methods have shown moderate to long-term positive effects on parent-child interactions, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 months to 3 years child at screening
* Child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM 5) or pervasive Developmental Disorder (ICD 10)
* Child with ADI R and ADOS-2 fulfilling the criteria for TSA / PDD at diagnosis
* Developmental age \> 12 months in motility with the Brunet-Lézine test
* Child with availability of parent most present in daily life, only this parent participating directly in play sessions
* Signed Informed consent form by both parents
* Patient affiliated to the health insurance system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Level of language in French of parents insufficient to benefit from the care and fill in the questionnaires
* Psychiatric parental pathology interfering with interactions with the child, qualitatively assessed by the referring psychiatrist
* Severe sensory illness of the child (blindness, deafness, degenerative disease)

Where this trial is running

Montpellier and 3 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Autism Spectrum DisordersInteractive guidance therapyVideo feed-back
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.