Training social skills in children with autism using a social robot
Enhancing Social Relations: Training Protocol for Children With ASD
This study is testing whether using a social robot can help children with autism improve their social skills through a structured training program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Messina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06278155 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a structured training program that incorporates a social robot. The training is divided into two parts: Basic and Intermediate Social Relationships, each with multiple stages designed to progressively enhance the children's relationship skills. Sessions are conducted in groups, lasting 45 minutes each, once or twice a week over a period of 6 to 12 months. Participants' adaptive behaviors are assessed before and after the training using the Vineland scale to measure improvements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who can form sentences and have a Griffiths Quotient score greater than 75.
Not a fit: Children with other medical disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the social interactions and independence of children with autism.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using social robots for improving social skills in children with autism, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * language in sentences * Griffiths: QS\>75 Exclusion Criteria: * presence of other medical disorders
Where this trial is running
Messina
- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR) — Messina, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Flavia Marino — Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
- Study coordinator: Germana Doria
- Email: germana.doria@irib.cnr.it
- Phone: +393465142289
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.