Use of an Adaptive Sensory Environment in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Patients in the Perioperative Environment
Launched by DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Aug 3, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of August 11, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
At Dayton Children's, all patients with autism or other developmental delays are called prior to the day of surgery by child life specialists to obtain a coping plan to be entered into the EHR. Those patients that meet the criteria will be approached via telephone call 24-48 hours prior to procedure by the research team to describe the study and gauge interest in participating.
The pilot study will recruit a total of sixty patients in two parallel groups randomized to 1:1 allocation: control group (standard practice with no sensory adaptive environment) or intervention group (sensory adapt...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorder NOS
- • 2. Presenting for outpatient surgery at Dayton Children's Hospital main campus
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. A coping plan is not able to be obtained prior to day of surgery
- • 2. An American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) risk score greater than 3
- • 3. Non-English speaking
- • 4. Refusal of participation by guardian
About Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. As a recognized clinical trial sponsor, the hospital emphasizes innovation and research to advance pediatric medicine. By fostering collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners, Dayton Children's Hospital aims to enhance treatment options and improve health outcomes for children through rigorous clinical studies. Committed to ethical practices and patient safety, the hospital prioritizes the well-being of its young participants while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in pediatric healthcare.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sean P Antosh, MD
Principal Investigator
Dayton Children's Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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