Stereotypic Behaviors and Feeding Difficulties in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
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Conditions studied: Harmful Stereotypies, Feeding Difficulties
In brief
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 harmful stereotypies and feeding difficulties.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06920615
- Run by
- Oslo University Hospital
- People needed
- 8
- Starts
- 2025-04-08
- Expected to finish
- 2030-08-26
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-04-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University Hospital — Oslo, Oslo, Norway (enrolling)
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