Development of a Manual-based, Interdisciplinary Intervention for Youth With ASD and Obesity

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Autism, Obesity

In brief

The purpose of the proposed study is to develop and pilot test a manual-based, interdisciplinary intervention for youth, ages 3 to 10 years, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and overweight called the Changing Health in Autism through Nutrition, Getting fit, and Expanding variety (CHANGE) obesity program.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02328638

Run by

Emory University

People needed

10

Starts

2014-12-01

Expected to finish

2015-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-01-20

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• A diagnosis of ASD confirmed by a clinical psychologist using a "gold standard" diagnostic tools
• Overweight status, as evidenced by a BMI percentile > 85% to 94%, and 4) mild to no food selectivity, as evidenced by either history of consuming some fruits and vegetable, tolerating new foods near their plate, and/or trying new foods

You may not qualify if…

• Children being treated with atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine, aripiprazole, risperidone) or other medications known to cause weight gain will be excluded from the study due to the weight gain associated with these medications
• Children with unstable medical conditions will be excluded for safety concerns
• Children presenting with severe aggression, self injury, or other disruptive behaviors that require intensive behavioral intervention will be excluded and referred to other services as needed

Where it is running

• Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program at the Marcus Autism Center — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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