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New treatment option for Autism
Official title CBT for Youth With Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Needs in Community Care Settings
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05031364
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a 4-year randomized, controlled trial comparing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to usual clinical care for children (aged 6-14 years) with autism and emotional dysregulation (e.g., irritability, anxiety). We will randomly assign 50 mental health clinicians, each treating 2 youth (N = 100 youth total), to CBT program for emotional dysregulation and core autism symptoms with weekly live consultation with an expert or to usual clinical care augmented by self-instruction in CBT, in a 1:1 allocation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 14
You may be able to join if
- Clinician's All practitioner participants will regularly treat at least some youth with ASD within a recognized field of practice (e.g., clinical...
- Youth will have a pre-existing clinical diagnosis of ASD made by an appropriate licensed professional (e.g., clinical psychologist, developmental...
- The parent-reported Social Responsive Scale-2 (SRS-2; Constantino \& Gruber, 2012) Total T-Score will be \> 60 (cut-score maximizing ROC curve...
- Youth will meet criteria for clinically significant emotion dysregulation symptoms as defined by a minimum T-score of 60 on the Externalizing or...
- The youth has a Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-3 Communication Composite Standard Score \> 60 and Expressive Communication subscale v-score \> 8...
You likely can't join if
- 1\. For participants presenting with severe comorbid symptomology (e.g., psychotic symptoms), the comorbid conditions cannot be sufficiently severe...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Culver City, California, United States
- Sacramento, California, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 14 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Culver City, California, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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