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Harnessing Communication Preferences

Understanding Your Communication Preferences in Clinical Trials

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2-90 years
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Phase N/A

This clinical trial is testing how different ways of communicating help people with intellectual or developmental disabilities maintain better behavior. Some people use a "touch talker" (a device that talks when touched), while others use "picture cards" (cards with images). The study checks which way works better long-term and explores if age or symptom severity affects results. Participants are split into two groups: one starts with their favorite communication method, and the other with a less favored but still effective method. Later, they switch methods to see which one helps them stick to good behavior.

  • Participants must be at least 2 years old and have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • The study involves trying out two different communication methods.
  • Researchers will track if communication methods reduce challenging behaviors like aggression.
Study details
    Intellectual Disability
    Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Self-Injurious Behavior
    Communication Disabilities
    Communication
    Nonverbal

NCT07278544

Joel E. Ringdahl

17 October 2026

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