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NCT Number: NCT02818205

Electrodermal Patterns of Arousal in Children

The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of detecting physiological patterns of arousal to sensory inputs in children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Accordingly, two questions directed this methodological research investigation: (1) Is there a relationship between rest (tonic) and response (phasic) patterns of arousal among typically developing children and children with ASD?, and (2) Is there a difference in EDA response to sensation between typically developing children and children with ASD?

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

4 year–11 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

About this study

This methodological research design is a prospective exploratory test-retest design assessing the relationship between tonic and phasic Electrodermal Activity (EDA) variables. EDA during rest and in response to a variety of sensations was measured using skin conductance. Descriptive statistics summarized EDA dependent variable data using skin conductance response (SCR) magnitude, SCR amplitude, skin conductance level (SCL), non-specific response (NSR) and habituation (HAB). The data was used to assess the relationship between tonic and phasic patterns of arousal and compare response patterns between groups using the Sensory Challenge Protocol (SCP) in children with ASD and typically developing children (TD).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Boys ages 4 - 11 years old.

  • Able to sit for 30 minutes and follow simple directions.
  • Children with confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder via School records or parent report.
  • Typically developing children free of medical or neurological conditions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Medical or neurological conditions other than Autism.
  • Hearing loss or visual impairments.
  • Children taking medications known to affect arousal.
  • Children who are not able to follow simple commands.

Treatment and study plan

Sensory Challenge Protocol

Other

Measurement of electrodermal activity in response to sensation

Primary outcomes

  1. Electrodermal Activity in response to sensation: tonic and phasic skin conductance in MicroSiemens

    Time frame: Within six weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Barpak Geriatric Health Services, Inc. d/b/a Barpak Occupational Therapy

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Electrodermal Patterns of Arousal in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 29, 2016
Registry last updated
Jun 29, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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