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Designing and Feasibility Testing of Psychosocial Interventions on Social Interaction Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Dodoma, Tanzania

Feasibility trial of Psychosocial Interventions on Social Interaction Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Dodoma, Tanzania

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202605602311440
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-05-07
Start date
2026-03-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Psychosocial intervention
standard care

Sponsors

Ministry of Education under HEET Project scholarships
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 2 to 12 years who have been diagnosed with ASD with significant social interaction difficulties as reported by caregivers present across all severity levels Their primary caregivers must be willing to participate in the intervention activities

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with severe intellectual disabilities that would prevent meaningful participation in group activities will be excluded. Active psychosis or significant behavioural challenges requiring crisis intervention Families who plan to relocate during the study period or whose children are already receiving intensive autism interventions elsewhere

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Child social interaction

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Caregiver Well-being

Countries

United Republic of Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactGolden M Masika

Supervisor

gmwakibo@yahoo.co.uk+255717813222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026