Behavioral Training for Harmful Repetitive Actions and Feeding Problems in Adults
Tests behavior training for harmful repetitive actions and eating problems in adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Stereotypic Behaviors and Feeding Difficulties in Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Key facts
- Where
- Oslo, NorwaySee the site
Where in Norway
- Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University HospitalOslo, NorwayTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Oslo University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT06920615
- Record updated
- 15 April 2025
- Original description
Adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism represent a vulnerable demographic that transitions into adulthood with diverse etiologies, exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence of various challenging behaviors. These problematic behaviors can lead to adverse health outcomes and a diminished quality of life. Addressing these issues often necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care, focusing on enhancing functional skills, empowerment, and independence, as well as preventing and mitigating challenging behaviors. The current research proposal comprises of three studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral interventions for problematic behaviors in adults with DD and autism. If left unaddressed, these behaviors may worsen over time, potentially hindering community involvement, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. These include harmful stereotypies and feeding difficulties.Read full original descriptionShow less
Stereotypi in Motor-, Vocal- and Feeding Behaviors: Novel Extensions to Adults
Adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism represent a vulnerable demographic that transitions into adulthood with diverse etiologies, exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence of various challenging behaviors. These problematic behaviors can lead to adverse health outcomes and a diminished quality of life. Addressing these issues often necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care, focusing on enhancing functional skills, empowerment, and independence, as well as preventing and mitigating challenging behaviors. The current research proposal comprises of three studies designed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral interventions for problematic behaviors in adults with DD and autism. If left unaddressed, these behaviors may worsen over time, potentially hindering community involvement, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. These include harmful stereotypies and feeding difficulties.
Inclusion: Participants will be recruited through referrals at the Department of Neurohabilitation, or from other hospitals in the Oslo Region; be 18 years or older,; have a DD, autism spectrum disorder or a PDD-NOS diagnosis; and be referred to the specialist habilitation service for adults.
Exclusion: If there are medical causes of the participant's behavioral problem or; a reasonable possibility that the referred problem is caused by medical variables; if the client participant receives communal care services and if those are not in accordance with Norwegian standards of services for individuals with DD; This could include inappropriate staff-to-client ratio,; lack of stimulating activities,; or if on-site training is insufficient; the exclusion criteria do not exclude health care from The Oslo University Hospital.