COMPASS is the result of research work done by Sangath in the field of autism since 2009. After exploratory qualitative work in Autism Research Training Initiative (ARTI; 2009-2012), and two pilot trials (PASS; 2012-14 and PASS Plus; 2016-18), this phase 3 trial of the effectiveness of the Parent-mediated Autism Social communication intervention for non-Specialists Plus (PASS Plus) commenced in 2019. COMPASS aims to assess whether non-specialist government frontline workers, the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) when trained and supervised, can deliver a quality home-based intervention to caregivers to support their young children’s social communication difficulties. It is the largest randomized control trial for autism in a low- and middle-income country, involving a sample size of 261 participants in 11 districts of Delhi, India.
In the words of COMPASS Evaluation team “COMPASS is a painting, where each child becomes a unique stroke, enhancing its beauty. Beyond trials, it transforms into an empathetic journey, unveiling autism’s intricate layers within the community, one family at a time” and Intervention team “COMPASS is an expedition, to ensure caregivers are bestowed with adequate guidance and a treasure of resources through an accessible support system to learn the art of navigating communication in autism with ease.”
Intervention Arm
Evaluation Arm
Prof Jonathan Green
Chief Investigator
University of Manchester
Prof Vikram Patel
Principle Investigator Harvard University
Dr. Gauri Divan
Co-Investigator
Sangath
Vivek Vajaratkar
Co-Investigator
Goa Medical College
Dr. Sheffali Gulati
Site Investigator
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Monica Juneja
Site Investigator
MAMC and Lok Nayak Hospital
R.Roy
Trial Director
Sangath
Dr. Kathy Leadbitter
Trial Coordinator
University of Manchester
For further details, please contact Dr. Gauri Divan at gauri.divan@sangath.in
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