Actively Recruiting
Manualized Assessment and Treatment Model of Challenging Behavior
Led by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Updated on 2026-05-08
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor
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Autism Speaks
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Despite decades of mounting single-case-design evidence for the efficacy of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other approaches for the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, an evidence-based comprehensive approach remains to exist. The current study will collect test the efficacy of a standardized manual for assessing and treating challenging behavior for individuals with severe and mild challenging behavior.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Manualized Assessment and Treatment Model of Challenging Behavior
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 3 to 17 years
- Challenging behavior occurring at least 10 times daily despite previous treatment
- Challenging behavior maintained by social positive or automatic reinforcement
- Stable protective supports for self-injurious behavior with no expected changes during study
- On a stable psychoactive drug regimen for at least 10 half-lives per drug or drug free
- Stable educational plan and placement with no anticipated changes during treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Not meeting the inclusion criteria
- Currently receiving 15 or more hours per week of treatment for challenging 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
- Requiring changes to protective supports or drug treatment unless stable before participation
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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
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Wayne Fisher, PhD
CONTACT
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Serena Claiborne
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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