Improving Social Communication in Individuals With ASD Using AI

Part of paid clinical trials in Stanford, California.

Sponsor
Stanford University
Study ID
NCT05987774
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
3 Years - 35 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • AI Modules for Improving Social Communication — DEVICE
    The modules will be accessed via a web app. These modules have been developed to provide feedback on specific areas following voice or text input (user preference will be recorded in case this effects the results). The investigators currently have developed AI modules for common social communication challenges exhibited by individuals with ASD. Examples include: Learning First Words, Empathy (general and in the work setting), Asking Relevant Questions, Listen and Respond, Talking the Right Amount, Giving the Right Amount of Personal Information, Tactful Responses, Giving Compliments, and Staying On Topic During Conversation. These are all areas that can be challenging for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. AI modules consist of thousands of total training examples. Participants may access the modules on their phones, tablets, or computers.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to identify whether researched and commonly used face-to-face interventions can be effectively implemented through artificial intelligence (AI) using an application on the phone or computer. The investigators plan to recruit individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who demonstrate challenges with social communication. Modules focusing on various difficulties experienced by autistic individuals will provide practice and feedback using voice recognition and feedback. If effective, this intervention can be scaled up to provide cost-effective accessible assistance to individuals, particularly those who do not have access to care or prefer to secure services in the comfort of their own homes.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 14, 2023
Start date
Oct 15, 2023
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2050

Study Design

Enrollment
540 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
    This group will receive the treatment (AI conversation modules) available through the application.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    This waitlist control group will not receive treatment until the experimental group completes their intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Social Communication Sample [ Time Frame: Approximately 5-9 weeks per participant (4 weeks of intervention + pre and post measures + for adolescents and adults 1-month follow-up.) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Stanford University School of MedicineStanfordCalifornia94305
Lizzie Ponder, MA
[email protected]
Lynn Koegel, PhD
[email protected]

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