Autism study: Electronic platform
Official title Testing a Measurement Feedback App to Improve Data Quality, Supervision & Outcomes in Behavioral Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07042347
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if the Footsteps app improves the quality of data that aides record, helps communication with supervisors, and leads to better behavior scores for the children.
- Who it's for
- Aides who work one‑on‑one with school‑aged children (4‑17) who have autism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, or challenging behavior.
- What's involved
- Aides will use either the Footsteps app or a basic data‑entry app to log de‑identified behavior information for one child for 12 weeks, complete short online surveys every two weeks, and may take part in a virtual meeting and a brief interview.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 12 weeks with biweekly online surveys and a few virtual meetings.
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aides must be working with at least one client in school who meets the following criteria: 1) between 3-17 years, 2) has a diagnosis associated with...
- Supervisors must be employed by a community behavior health agency and supervise a participating aide.
You likely can't join if
- Aides who participated in the pilot trial of the Footsteps will be excluded from participating to recruit a sample naïve to Footsteps and the control...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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