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Resources for Optimizing Outcomes in Toddlers on the Spectrum

This study, called "Resources for Optimizing Outcomes in Toddlers on the Spectrum," is looking at whether a program called Virtual Family Navigation can help toddlers with a new autism diagnosis in rural North Carolina get into autism support services faster. You or your child might be able to join if your child is under 4 years old, has a new autism diagnosis (or is waiting for one), and you live in one of North Carolina's 78 rural counties. The study wants to see if Virtual Family Navigation helps children start interventions sooner, improves their development over 18 months, and helps caregivers feel better. The study plans to enroll 60 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 60 participants. It compares Virtual Family Navigation with Educational Materials.
What's involved
Caregivers in the Family Navigation group will receive up to 4 individual sessions with a trained navigator. Other details about visits or procedures are not specified.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study will measure outcomes up to 18 months after diagnosis.

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NCT07086781

Resources for Optimizing Outcomes in Toddlers on the Spectrum

Recruiting
NAAges 1–99InterventionalSupportive care
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
~60 participants
Updated 2025-10-29 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Virtual Family NavigationEducational Materials

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Time to initiation of autism specific intervention
Measured over Diagnosis to 18 months post

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

    Carrboro, North Carolinastudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Study leadership

  • Kelly Caravella, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

Who to contact

Kelly E Caravella, PhD
[email protected]
203-524-4349
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Children up to 48 months who have a new diagnosis of autism (within the last month) or who are waiting for a diagnosis of autism AND their caregiver.
Live in North Carolina, in one of the 78 rural counties.
Caregiver must be over the age of 18
The caregiver must speak conversationally fluent English.

Exclusion

No access to a telephone or internet connection for phone calls or video conferencing.
Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is ruled out in the child.

What this trial measures

  • Time to initiation of autism specific interventionDiagnosis to 18 months post

    The date of initiation (date 1) of autism-specific intervention will be the date that families report the first session with a therapist following the diagnosis (date 2). Time will be calculated as the number of days elapsed between these two dates (date 2 - date 1).