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An Empowering Parent Training Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Preschool Aged Children With Autism

Northeastern University · with Society for Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA) · NCT07421830

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
114
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 20, 2026
Record last updated
April 8, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if WE PLAY for Parents can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and skills promoting physical activity with their young child with autism. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) Do participants who complete WE PLAY for Parents improve their knowledge, behavior intentions, perceived behavior control, self-efficacy, and parenting practices related to physical activity promotion with their child (Primary Hypotheses); and (2) Do participants view WE PLAY for Parents as acceptable, understandable, and feasible [secondary hypothesis)?

Researchers will compare the WE PLAY for Parents group [experimental arm] to a Waitlist Control group to see if there are differences in the variables listed in the primary hypothesis.

Participants will: (1) Complete a set of questionnaires at three timepoints: pre-training, post-training, and 3-month follow-up that each take between 10-15 minutes; (2) be randomly assigned to take the training over the next two weeks or be offered the training after 3 months.

The online training takes about 90 minutes. It includes watching informational videos, viewing video clips of adults helping children be active, reading handouts on behavior management tips and social stories, participating in an anonymous discussion board with other parents, and completing a self-assessment.

Being studied: Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children: Parent Version (WE PLAY for Parents)

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Parents or caregivers (who are at least 18 years of age) of children with a diagnosis of autism.
  • The autism diagnosis for the child can be from a school or medical setting.
  • The parent or caregiver's child with autism must be between 2 years 11 months and 5 years, 11 months of age.
  • Parent or caregivers must be able to read and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Parents or caregivers who do not have a child with autism.
  • Adults who do not have children.
  • Parents or caregivers who cannot read and write in English.

Recruiting US locations

  • Northeastern University

    Boston, MA 02115

    Site contact: Haley V Medeiros, MS/CAGs · 617-373-5257 · medeiros.ha@northeastern.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Haley V Medeiros, M.S./CAGs · 5086540724 · medeiros.ha@northeastern.edu
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