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Comparing Two Different Emotion Therapies for Autistic Youth and Young Adults
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2026-04-13
470
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
172 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Pittsburgh
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Too few clinicians are able and willing to help autistic patients. A recent review identified challenges to mental health service delivery in autism, including a lack of interventions designed for community implementation and limited workforce capacity. It has been argued that improving impairment in emotion regulation has the potential to improve a range of mental health difficulties in autistic people. In this clinical trial, the investigators are comparing two evidence-based interventions for emotion regulation, to determine if one created specifically for autistic people is clinically superior. The interventions will be implemented in the community, through partnering agencies.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparing Two Different Emotion Therapies for Autistic Youth and Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Professional diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Clinical range score on the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory (EDI) based on caregiver or self-report
- Ability to consent to the study and answer questions about oneself
- Having a support person (parent, caregiver, family member, partner, or friend) who can also answer questions (independent adults may opt out)
- Living in Alabama or Pennsylvania
You will not qualify if you...
- Need for higher level of care such as imminent suicide or homicide threat, acute psychosis, or mania
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35401
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2
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
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Research Team
K
Kara Duman, MSW
CONTACT
M
Madison Bradley
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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