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CBT for Autism Spectrum Disorder (BIACA-2 Trial)

Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Jeffrey Wood, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 months (post-treatment)
Awards & highlights

BIACA-2 Trial Summary

This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for treating core autism symptoms, social and emotional problems, and adaptive behavior deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Eligible Conditions
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism

BIACA-2 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 months (post-treatment)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 months (post-treatment) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
ADIS-C/P (Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule for Children and Parents)
Secondary outcome measures
Behavioral observations of social responsiveness

Side effects data

From 2015 Phase 2 trial • 142 Patients • NCT00964886
29%
dry mouth
24%
constipation
24%
difficulty urinating
18%
erectile dysfunction
12%
ejaculatory dysfunction
12%
accomodation disturbance
12%
orgasm dysfunction
6%
decreased libido
6%
increased dreaming
6%
muscle rigidity
6%
photosensitivity
6%
insomnia
6%
diaphoresis
3%
urosepsis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm 1
Arm 3
Arm 2
Arm 4

BIACA-2 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: CBTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
cognitive behavioral therapy
2010
Completed Phase 2
~930

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,537 Previous Clinical Trials
10,266,951 Total Patients Enrolled
25 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
4,379 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Organization for Autism ResearchOTHER
6 Previous Clinical Trials
131 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
69 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jeffrey Wood, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Los Angeles

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Core Autism Symptoms in School-Aged Children: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Jeffrey J. Wood 2008. "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Core Autism Symptoms in School-Aged Children: A Randomized, Controlled Trial". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00789932.
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