PEACE Toolkit for Autism
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the PEACE treatment for suicide prevention in autism?
Research shows that mobile apps can help manage suicide risk by tracking mood and thoughts, creating safety plans, and providing access to support networks. Additionally, training programs for frontline individuals have been effective in helping at-risk people get mental health treatment, and comprehensive approaches like the Zero Suicide Model have been successful in clinical settings.12345
How is the PEACE Toolkit for Autism treatment different from other treatments for autism?
The PEACE Toolkit for Autism is unique because it combines a mobile mental health app with a focus on suicide prevention through education, awareness, connection, and engagement, specifically tailored for autistic adults who are at higher risk of suicidality. This approach is novel as it integrates technology with personalized support to address a critical gap in existing autism treatments.678910
What is the purpose of this trial?
Investigators will test the impact of the PEACE implementation toolkit and determine the level of implementation support needed to improve early intervention providers use of caregiver coaching with families of young children with autism who receive early intervention services. The study will also assess caregiver and child outcomes for families receiving caregiver coaching and the cost effectiveness of the PEACE implementation toolkit. The investigators will enroll 200 early intervention providers, and 400 parent-child dyads.
Research Team
Melanie Pellecchia, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for early intervention providers and families with young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It aims to enroll 200 providers and 400 parent-child pairs, focusing on those who are currently receiving or can benefit from early intervention services.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Training and Initial Implementation
Early intervention providers receive training on Project ImPACT and begin using the PEACE Implementation Toolkit with families.
Intervention and Assessment
Providers' caregiver coaching fidelity is assessed, and non-adherent providers are randomized to different support strategies.
Continued Intervention and Final Assessment
Providers continue with assigned support strategies, and final fidelity assessment is conducted.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for caregiver and child outcomes, and qualitative interviews are conducted.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- PEACE
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
Michigan State University
Collaborator
Institute of Education Sciences
Collaborator