Status:

COMPLETED

Internet-Based, Parent-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Youth With ASD

Lead Sponsor:

Baylor College of Medicine

Conditions:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-15 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of two levels of therapist support for an internet-based, parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy for youth with anxiety and ASD.

Detailed Description

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting up to 1 out of 59 youth in the United States. Anxiety disorders affect 50-80% of children with ASD a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Child is between the ages 7-15 years at consent/assent.
  • The child meets criteria for ASD.
  • The child meets criteria for an anxiety and/or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) as determined by the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents
  • Anxiety and/or OCD is the primary presenting problem as determined by the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents
  • One parent/guardian is able and willing to participate.
  • The child has a Full Scale and Verbal Comprehension Intelligence Quotient \>70.
  • The child is able to communicate verbally.
  • Participants must reside in Texas and must be in the state of Texas when taking calls.

Exclusion

  • The child has a diagnosis of lifetime DSM-5 bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, and/or intellectual disability.
  • The child has severe current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention.
  • The child is receiving concurrent psychotherapy for anxiety.
  • Initiation of a psychotropic medication less than 4 weeks prior to study enrollment or a stimulant/psychoactive medication less than 2 weeks prior to study enrollment.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 28 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 17 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

114 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05284435

Start Date

March 28 2022

End Date

December 17 2023

Last Update

December 19 2023

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Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030