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Stereotypic Behaviors and Feeding Difficulties in Adults With Developmental Disabilities

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllOslo University Hospital
NCT06920615 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism represent a vulnerable demographic that transitions into adulthood with diverse etiologies, exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence of various challenging behaviors. These problematic behaviors can lead to adverse health outcomes and a diminished quality of life. Addressing these issues often necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care, focusing on enhancing functional skills, empowerment, and independence, as well as preventing and mitigating challenging behaviors. The current research proposal comprises of three studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral interventions for problematic behaviors in adults with DD and autism. If left unaddressed, these behaviors may worsen over time, potentially hindering community involvement, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. These include ha

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be recruited through referrals at the Department of Neurohabilitation, or from other hospitals in the Oslo Region. * be 18 years or older, * have a DD, autism spectrum disorder or a PDD-NOS diagnosis * and be referred to the specialist habilitation service for adults. Exclusion Criteria: * If there are medical causes of the participant's behavioral problem or * a reasonable possibility that the referred problem is caused by medical variables * if the client participant receives communal care services and if those are not in accordance with Norwegian standards of services for individuals with DD. * This could include inappropriate staff-to-client ratio, * lack of stimulating activities, * or if on-site training is insufficient. * the exclusion criteria do not exclude health care from The Oslo University Hospital.
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What it tests

  • Fading and chaining combined with differential reinforcement
  • Differential reinforcement of high rate
  • Response interruption with redirection
  • Chained schedules
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Where

1 site
Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
🤝 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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