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Autism Caregiver Coaching in Africa

RecruitingNAAges 18 Months - 72 MonthsAllDuke University
NCT05551728 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Around the world there is a growing need to develop early intervention services in local communities that support a better quality of life for all autistic people. The South African study will test an approach where caregivers are coached by non-specialists in early intervention strategies. Caregivers can then use these strategies during everyday activities with their young autistic child.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Child's age is 18-72 months * Child meets DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), informed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) * Child's caregiver speaks isiXhosa, isiZulu, Afrikaans, or English * Child's race is African or Coloured (South African term for mixed race) * Caregiver-child dyad live in recruitment area * Caregiver is ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Genetic disorder of known etiology (e.g., fragile X syndrome) * Significant sensory or motor impairment that would preclude use of the play materials * Major physical abnormalities that would interfere with participation in the intervention * History of serious head injury and/or neurological disease * Caregiver indicates they will be unable to attend assessments and 12 sessions
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What it tests

  • ESDM-informed caregiver coaching
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Where

1 site
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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