Ignite Creation Date:
2024-07-17 @ 11:44 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:32 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06468072
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-21
First Post:
2024-06-14
Brief Title:
Exploring Theatrical Expressive Tasks for Children With ASD
Sponsor:
Istituto per la Ricerca e lInnovazione Biomedica
Organization:
Istituto per la Ricerca e lInnovazione Biomedica
Study Overview
Official Title:
Exploring the Impact of Theatrical Expressive Tasks in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD according to the diagnostic criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- V Edition DSM-5 is a disorder involving a persistent deficits in social communication social interaction and b patterns of restricted and stereotyped behavior andor interests andor activities Specifically impairment in social interaction manifests itself in different areas of individual functioning and through various facets social-emotional reciprocity poor understanding of social rules reduced sharing of interests emotions or feelings reduced or absent theory of mind inability to initiate or respond to social interactions turn-taking in conversation and difficulties in the use of communication Facial expressions vocal intonation postures and gestures are crucial components of non-verbal communication that play a fundamental role in social-communicative functions However people with ASD may show significant deficits in these forms of expression negatively affecting the ability to generate an appropriate social response which is essential for initiating and maintaining social interactions Children with ASD tend to avoid eye contact with others and show little or no interest in people often looking past them or away from them This behavior contributes to presenting them as markedly aloof and distant The aim of the study is to explore the effect of specific expressive tasks conducted by highly qualified personnel in a group setting by means of targeted theatrical activities These activities include exercises focusing on the use of voice and posture the variety of vocal intonations and the harmonization between verbal production and facial expressiveness In the context of this study 20 children will be involved divided into an experimental group and a control group The experimental group will include 10 children with ASD who voluntarily participate in activities organized by the IRIB-CNR of Messina These children aged between 6 and 11 years present a medium-high level of cognitive functioning as assessed by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- IV Edition WISC-IV cognitive test In parallel the control group will consist of 10 normo-typical children selected from the Istituto Comprensivo San Francesco di Paola of Messina having the same age group who will not participate in the experimental activities
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None