Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Reducing Stigma Stress Among Parents of Autistic Children
Lead Sponsor:
Education University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that usually becomes apparent in early childhood. Those diagnosed with ASD commonly struggle with social communication and beh...
Detailed Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental condition that emerges in early childhood and continues into adulthood. Children with ASD frequently face social and behavioral diffic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Having a child formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria by a registered medical practitioner
- Acting as the principal caregiver for the child
- Having the ability to read and write in Chinese
- Demonstrating the experience of stigma stress on the Family Stigma Stress Scale, defined as agreeing with item(s) that gauge perceived stigma harm and disagreeing with item(s) that evaluate perceived coping resources
Exclusion
- Having participated in any mindfulness-based programs before
- Currently using psychiatric medications or receiving mental health services from professionals
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06975163
Start Date
August 1 2024
End Date
November 30 2024
Last Update
May 22 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong