Tests music-enhanced imitation training for autistic toddlers
Tests whether music-enhanced imitation training helps autistic toddlers aged 18 to 36 months.
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Registry title: Reciprocal Imitation Training and Musical Rhythm Sensitivity in Autistic Toddlers
Key facts
- Where
- Nashville, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, United StatesTaking people
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Trial details
- Who runs it
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT05880225
- Record updated
- 20 May 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Musical Rhythm Sensitivity to Scaffold Social Engagement in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Inclusion: diagnosis of autism / autism spectrum disorder; 18-36 months of age.
Exclusion: Major hearing or visual impairment (e.g., congenital nystagmus), seizure disorder, genetic syndromes, or gestational age <=34 weeks.