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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Interventions: Other: Traditional therapy; Other: Augmented Reality based games

• Registration Number: NCT05931094
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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

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 Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-26
• Study First Posted: 2023-07-05
• Study Start: 2023-07-26
• Primary Completion: 2024-03-30
• Study Completion: 2024-03-30
• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Traditional therapy group	Traditional therapy	Traditional therapy
AR group	Augmented Reality based games	Augmented Reality based games

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Child Development Center; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, AL, Pakistan