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Augmented Reality Game-based Training on Social Communication of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sponsor
Riphah International University (Other)
Overall Status
Not yet recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT05931094
Collaborator
(none)
20
Enrollment
1
Location
2
Arms
6
Anticipated Duration (Months)
3.3
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The study aims to determine the effects augmented reality game-based training on social communication of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Augmented Reality based games
  • Other: Traditional therapy
 N/A

Detailed Description

Augmented Reality allows children to see a representation of imaginary content and pretend play overlaid on the real-world environment. Today, technology can be a safe and motivating way of engaging children with autism in social interaction activities. Current research in therapeutic technology for autism is aimed toward improving behavior and psychomotor activities that impact social communication. The aim of this research project is to help teachers, parents, practitioners, and researchers to understand the unique strengths of their children with autism along with technology based educational and therapeutic activities for home and classroom.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment :
20 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Effects of Augmented Reality Game-based Training on Social Communication of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anticipated Study Start Date :
Jul 1, 2023
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Dec 1, 2023
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Jan 1, 2024

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: AR group

Augmented Reality based games

Other: Augmented Reality based games
Games of Wonder Tree Augmented Reality
Active Comparator: Traditional therapy group

Traditional therapy

Other: Traditional therapy
Traditional therapy based on play activities utilizing blocks, colors, Velcro-based toys.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Social Responsiveness Scale [After 8 weeks]

    The Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) measures social ability of children to adults. It is used primarily with individuals on the autism spectrum, family members of individuals on the autism spectrum, and others who have social impairments.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
5 Years to 12 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the age range of 5-12 years at verbal imitation and 1-step command following.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Sensory issues and patients on medication.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Child Development Center Islamabad AL Pakistan 44000

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Suman Sheraz, PhD*, Riphah International University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Riphah International University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05931094
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • F723 - Project B
First Posted:
Jul 5, 2023
Last Update Posted:
Jul 10, 2023
Last Verified:
Jul 1, 2023
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Riphah International University
Autism
Augmented Reality
Social communication
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Autistic Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Jul 10, 2023