Status:
RECRUITING
In-Person Mindfulness-based Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Arizona State University
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Adolescents with ASD often have co-occurring mental health symptoms like stress, anxiety, and depression. The investigators are conducting this research study to develop interventions for adolescents ...
Detailed Description
Adolescents with ASD and their parents will complete a 3-hour in-person screening visit to determine eligibility for the study. Adolescents with ASD and their caregivers will participate in an 8-week...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents must be ages 13 to 18 years
- Formal clinical or educational ASD diagnosis confirmed by the study team (i.e., review of the formal diagnostic or educational report)
- Must be able to attend at least 7 of the 8 in-person group meetings
- English speaking: Adolescents and their parent/caregivers must be English-speaking because the screening and behavioral measures are in English, as well as the intervention content
Exclusion
- Non-verbal participants will be excluded to ensure test compliance and increase sample homogeneity.
- Participants with IQ scores \<70 will be excluded because the intervention was developed for individuals without intellectual disabilities.
- Participants with a physical disability or co-occurring condition that may prevent participation in the weekly group meetings (e.g., selective mutism; aggressive behavior; inability to participate in a 90-minute video conference meeting each week)
- Participants who report active suicidal ideation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 14 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06577623
Start Date
August 14 2024
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
August 30 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85006