Effectiveness of Play-Based Feeding Activities on Food Selectivity in Children with Autism spectrum disorder

EFFECTIVENESS OF PLAY-BASED JUST RIGHT CHALLENGE FEEDING PROTOCOL ON FOOD SELECTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/102314

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Play based just right challenge feeding protocol: Before enrolling each child in the study, informed consent will be obtained from their patients/guardian, along with assent from the pa

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder having selective eating behavior. Age group : 3 to 7 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with other medical and neurological conditions , ADHD & Children with severe feeding difficulties .

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study outcome is measured using PEDIATRIC EATING ASSESSMENT TOOL (pediEAT). Timepoint: Food selectivity will be assessed using PEDIATRIC EATING ASSESSMENT TOOL (pediEAT) at baseline (pre-intervention), and reassessed after completion of four weeks of play based just right challenge feeding protocol (post-intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Angelin blessy Y

CHETTINAD SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

angelinblessy@care.edu.in7358676117

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026