Using a multisensory environment to help children with autism
Effect of Multisensory Environment Room on Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study is testing if spending time in a special sensory room can help improve the behavior of young children with autism.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mahidol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bangkok, Samut Prakarn and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05752994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to explore the effects of a multisensory environment room on the behavior of children aged 3 to 5 years diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which will receive training in a multisensory room environment once a week for 10 weeks, or a control group that will only receive educational training about autism. Behavioral outcomes will be measured before the intervention, at the 5th week, and at the 10th week to assess any changes. The study seeks to provide insights into the potential benefits of multisensory interventions for young children with autism.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3-5 years diagnosed with mild-to-moderate or severe autism spectrum disorder.
Not a fit: Patients with blindness, deafness, or those who have received r-TMS treatment within the last year may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance behavioral outcomes and overall well-being for children with autism.
How similar studies have performed: While multisensory interventions have been explored in various contexts, this specific approach in young children with autism is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * the children who was diagnosed with autism according to DSM-5 * age 3-5 years old * has the severity mild-to-moderate and severe according to childhood autism rating scale, 2nd edition Exclusion Criteria: * The guardians deny to enroll into the study. * blindness, deafness * got the treatment of r-TMS less than 1 year
Where this trial is running
Bangkok, Samut Prakarn and 1 other locations
- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute — Bangkok, Samut Prakarn, Thailand (Recruiting)
- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University — Bangkok, Thailand (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sivaporn Vongpipatana, MD. — Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
- Study coordinator: Chayakorn Harnpramukkul, MD.
- Email: nook.badbadz@gmail.com
- Phone: 083-705-8991
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.