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DINO Strategies for Anxiety and fear of Uncertainty Reduction (DINOSAUR) for Autism Spectrum Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
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 before and after 12-week wailist (baseline to pre-treatment); before and after 12-week intervention
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Study Summary

This trial found that a treatment program for anxiety was feasible and acceptable for use with preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. Preliminary efficacy was also demonstrated.

Eligible Conditions
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism
  • Anxiety Disorders

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~before and after 12-week wailist (baseline to pre-treatment); before and after 12-week intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and before and after 12-week wailist (baseline to pre-treatment); before and after 12-week intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in child anxiety diagnostic status on Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule, Autism Spectrum Disorder Addendum (ADIS-ASA) after 12-week waitlist and 12-week intervention
Improvement in child anxiety symptoms on Clinical Global Impressions Scale-Improvement following 12-week intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Change in child ASD symptoms on Social Responsiveness Scale following 12-week waitlist and 12-week intervention
Change in child anxiety symptoms on Preschool Anxiety Scale - Revised following 12-week waitlist and 12-week intervention
Anxiety
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants receive the DINOSAUR intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
DINO Strategies for Anxiety and fear of Uncertainty Reduction (DINOSAUR)
2020
N/A
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Organization for Autism ResearchOTHER
6 Previous Clinical Trials
139 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
77 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.Lead Sponsor
88 Previous Clinical Trials
24,926 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
3,467 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Maryland
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Kennedy Krieger Institute
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~3 spots leftby Apr 2025