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Could a divided plate ease mealtime battles for kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT07516431

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This small pilot study tested a structured plate with separate compartments to help children aged 5 to 7 with autism and feeding difficulties eat more easily. Six children used the plate during school lunch three times a week for two months, guided by an occupational therapist. Researchers measured changes in feeding behaviors and family stress to see if the plate is useful and worth studying in larger trials.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured plate (compartmentalized device for food presentation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug tool to help children with autism eat more easily and reduce mealtime stress for families.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 children and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The plate may not work for all children or may have limited long-term benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5 to 7 years. * Clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a qualified healthcare professional (e.g., neuropediatrics, early intervention services, or child and adolescent mental health services), as documented by caregivers. * Presence of significant feeding difficulties, defined as a total score above the established cut-off on the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT): ≥94 for children aged 5-6 years and ≥82 for children aged 6-7 years. * Availability of a parent, caregiver, or legal guardian able to provide information regarding the child's feeding behavior and psychosocial impact. * Written informed consent provided by the parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe medical conditions affecting feeding (e.g., significant gastrointestinal disorders requiring ongoing medical management). * Food allergies that substantially restrict dietary variety during the intervention. * Severe neurological comorbidities that interfere with participation in the intervention (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy). * Concurrent participation in another feeding intervention program.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

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Autism spectrum disorder Childhood Feeding and eating disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

    Zaragoza, 50009, Spain

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