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Basic and Applied Research on Extinction Bursts
Led by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Updated on 2026-04-29
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
255 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Although highly effective, treatments like FCT include extinction, which can have adverse side effects. The extinction burst, an increase in the frequency or intensity of destructive behavior at the start of treatment, is the most common side effect of extinction, and can increase the risk of harm to the patient and others. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the prevalence of extinction bursts when various parameters of reinforcement (i.e., rate, magnitude, quality) are manipulated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Basic and Applied Research on Extinction Bursts
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 3 to 17
- Problem behavior occurring at least 10 times daily despite previous treatment
- Problem behavior maintained by social positive reinforcement
- Stable protective supports for self-injury with no expected changes during enrollment
- Stable psychoactive drug regimen for at least 10 half-lives per drug or drug free
- Stable educational plan and placement with no expected changes during treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently receiving 15 or more hours per week of treatment for problem behavior
- Diagnosis of Rett syndrome or other degenerative conditions
- Comorbid health condition or major mental disorder interfering with participation
- Self-injury during assessments that risks serious or permanent harm
- Needing changes to protective supports or drug treatment during the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Children's Specialized Hospital-Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services
Somerset, New Jersey, United States, 08873
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Research Team
W
Wayne Fisher, PhD
CONTACT
S
Serena Claiborne
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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