Basic and Applied Research on Extinction Bursts (NCT05925101)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Although highly effective, treatments like FCT include extinction, which can have adverse side effects. The extinction burst, an increase in the frequency or intensity of destructive behavior at the start of treatment, is the most common side effect of extinction, and can increase the risk of harm to the patient and others. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the prevalence of extinction bursts when various parameters of reinforcement (i.e., rate, magnitude, quality) are manipulated.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Specialized Hospital-Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services — Somerset, New Jersey
Age range: 3 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Extinction-only condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Rate-drop condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Rate-hold condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Magnitude-drop condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Magnitude-hold condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Quality-drop condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Quality-hold condition (BEHAVIORAL)
- Rate-drop/quality-increase condition (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Specialized Hospital-Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services — Somerset, New Jersey
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (848) 800-8503
Email: wayne.fisher@rutgers.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.