Intelligent Robotic Interactions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (I-ROBI)

University Hospital Center (CHU)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treatments: Other: Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05991791

RECHMPL23_0056

Details and patient eligibility

About

For several years, studies have been developed on the contribution of social robots as a tool for interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). One of the recommended intervention models is the ESDM (Early Start Denver Model). It consists of setting up an individualized, intensive program (at least 20 hours per week) through the pleasure of play. The teacher follows the motivation and interests of the child, and it is the child who chooses the activities. Studies published in recent years tend to show that robots bring benefits to ASD children, particularly in the treatment of social interactions and in clinical settings. However, there is no scientific consensus on the generalized contribution and effect over time of these interventions. Moreover, a robotic solution controlled by a practitioner through a telepresence system allows for a better adaptability to the responses and desires of the children during the interventions. The investigators believe that such a solution would allow for better assessment of progress in the core skills of expressive communication and imitation and greater engagement during interventions.

Enrollment: 8 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 2 to 5 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patient living in the Hérault department (France),
• Patient with a diagnosis of ASD confirmed by a psychiatrist or a psychologist and receiving current care according to the ESDM model in the MPEA Peyre Plantade child psychiatry service.

Exclusion criteria

• Patients

  • Failure to obtain written informed consent after a cooling-off period
  • Participating in another type of program other than ESDM
  • Not being affiliated to a French social security system or being a beneficiary of such a system

• Therapist

  • History of epilepsy for health professionals (therapists)

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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8 participants in 1 patient group

Children with autism spectrum disorders

Other group

Treatment:

Other: Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)