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
11 Years - 35 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • AI Modules for Improving Social Conversation — DEVICE
    The application if the modules will be delivered using software. 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: 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 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 verbal individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who demonstrate challenges with socialization. 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

Start date
Oct 15, 2023
Status verified
May 2024
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 Conversation Sample [ Time Frame: Approximately 9 weeks per participant (4 weeks of intervention + pre and post measures + 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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