N/A N=41 Randomized Single-blind Health Services Research

Examining the Active Ingredients of Consultation of a Parent-mediated Intervention for Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Bottom Line

View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04654117 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2025

Primary outcome: Primary: Treatment Adherence — 62.51 score on a scale — p=<.05

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Consultee-centered administrative consultation (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Michigan State University
Primary completion: Oct 2022

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Treatment Adherence	62.51	<.05 sig
PRIMARY Parent-mediated Intervention Competence	2.87	<.05 sig
PRIMARY Case Penetration	24.37	<.05 sig
PRIMARY Ratings of the Usability of Each Consultation Component	76.78; 60.71; 72.01	<.05 sig
PRIMARY Ratings of Perceptions of Project ImPACT	3.38	<.05 sig
PRIMARY Child Social Communication Skills	40.09	<.05 sig

Summary

Parent-mediated interventions are considered best practice for treating children with autism spectrum disorder, but these interventions are underutilized in community settings. Implementation strategies like consultation can improve the implementation of these interventions, but little is known about the active ingredients of consultation. This study uses an experimental design (ABCD single-case design with multiple baselines) to identify the active ingredients of a consultation model designed to support the implementation of a parent-mediated intervention for autism spectrum disorder in a low-resourced community mental health system.

Eligibility Criteria

Groups of 3-5 providers will be recruited from four applied behavior analysis (ABA) agencies (~20 providers in total) that contract with regional community mental health agencies to provide ABA services to Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families on the providers' caseloads will be enrolled.

Inclusion Criteria for Providers:

Have at least one caregiver on their caseload who would be appropriate for Project ImPACT and who agrees to enroll in the study and have their sessions recorded.

Exclusion Criteria for Providers:

Not qualified to bill for ABA services through the Medicaid Autism Benefit.
Under age 18

Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:

Parent or guardian of a child who has a community diagnosis of ASD established using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (a gold standard ASD assessment), receives services through the Medicaid Autism Benefit (requires a household income at or below 133% of the federal poverty line), is between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, which is the age range targeted for Project ImPACT, and has at least 1 session per week with the provider.
Child's provider is enrolled in the study.

Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers:

Under age 18

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04654117). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.