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Using Apollo Neuro in Autistic Children With Self-Injurious Behavior
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Apollo Neuro, a wearable vibrotactile sensory device, in autistic children who engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB). Participants will wear the device for at least 3 hours per day over a 30-35 day period with caregiver support. Outcomes will include adherence to device use, caregiver-reported feasibility and acceptability, and descriptive characterization of caregiver-reported self- injurious and repetitive behaviors during the study period. This preliminary, single-group study is not designed to evaluate efficacy and will inform the design of future controlled trials.
Official title: Feasibility and Usability of the Apollo Neuro, a Wearable Sensory Device, in Autistic Children With Self-Injurious Behavior
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 179 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-06-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Apollo Neuro device
Child participants will wear the activated device for a minimum of three hours per day on at least 30 of 35 consecutive days, consistent with the study protocol. The device is worn externally (e.g., wrist, ankle, or waist) and delivers low intensity vibrations through intact skin.
Locations (1)
Virginia Commonwealth Uniersity
Richmond, Virginia, United States