Plain-English translation of NCT05880225 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 whether toddlers with autism who are sensitive to musical rhythm and timing benefit more from a social skills training program called Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT). Researchers will compare two versions: standard RIT and a music-enhanced version that includes rhythm and musical elements. The goal is to understand how children's natural sensitivity to rhythm might help them learn social skills like imitation and communication.
Children naturally pick up on the rhythm and timing of social interactions from birth, but researchers don't yet know if this rhythm sensitivity can be used to help autistic toddlers learn social and communication skills more effectively. This trial aims to find out whether adding music and rhythm to existing evidence-based training makes it work better.
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Your child will attend 30 training sessions over about 10–15 weeks, meeting 2–3 times per week for 40–60 minutes each time. During these sessions, your child will work with a trainer on imitation and social skills—either through standard training or through training that includes music and rhythm. Before, during, and after the program, your child will also participate in brief eye-tracking sessions where they watch videos while researchers measure how they respond to rhythm and timing.
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