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Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers

Musical Rhythm Sensitivity to Scaffold Social Engagement in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 20 May 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The primary goal of this study is to examine rhythm sensitivity as a predictor of response to naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBIs) in autistic toddlers. Toddlers receive either Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), an evidence-based NDBI that supports children's imitation and social communication skills, or a music-enhanced version of RIT. Throughout their participation in the intervention, toddlers will complete study procedures of viewing naturalistic videos of infant-directed singing and other social scenes while eye gaze data is collected.

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (estimated)
First submitted
10 May 2023
Start date
3 Jul 2023
Primary completion date
30 Apr 2027
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diseases
Autism
NCT number
NCT05880225

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Planned participants: 40
  • From 3 Jul 2023 to the primary completion date, 30 Apr 2027
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Age

  • Major hearing or visual impairment (e.g., congenital nystagmus), seizure disorder, genetic syndromes, or gestational age \<=34 weeks.

Who the study is looking for

  • diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder
  • 18-36 months of age

Age in the registry: 18 months to 36 months · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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NashvilleUnited StatesRecruiting

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