Plain-English translation of NCT05853861 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing the best timing to introduce parent coaching called JASPER Babble coaching to infants aged 6 months and older who are younger siblings of children with autism. All families start with general monitoring and development tracking, and then some families receive coaching at 9, 12, or 15 months. Researchers want to learn which timing works best to help babies develop strong language skills early on.
Younger siblings of children with autism have a higher chance of also showing early signs of autism or language delays. This study exists to find the right timing to offer support, so families can get help as early as possible when it's most effective—without waiting unnecessarily.
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You will bring your infant to study visits at 6, 9, 12, and 15 months of age. At each visit, your baby will have brief assessments of language, behavior, and brain activity. Starting at either 9, 12, or 15 months (depending on which group your family is randomly assigned to), you'll receive coaching sessions where a specialist teaches you specific techniques to encourage your baby's language development during everyday activities at home. The entire study runs over approximately one year.
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