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Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Autism

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Overseen ByOlivia Melita
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Nicole Matthews, Ph.D.
Disqualifiers: Non-verbal, IQ <70, Physical disability, others
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce depression and anxiety in autistic adolescents. The main question this trial aims to answer is: Do adolescents who complete MINDful TIME show reductions in depression and anxiety compared to an active control group? Researchers will compare adolescents who complete MINDful TIME to adolescents who are instructed to use a mindfulness meditation mobile-app to see if changes in anxiety and depression differ between the two groups.

Participants will either:

* Attend weekly 90-minute MINDful TIME group meetings through Zoom with their parent or caregiver for a total of 8-weeks and use a mindfulness meditation app daily, or

* Use a mindfulness meditation app daily for 8-weeks

All participants will:

* Attend virtual intake, baseline, and follow-up visits to complete data collection

* Complete a weekly electronic meditation diary

Who Is on the Research Team?

NM

Nicole Matthews, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

BB

Blair Braden, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Arizona State University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

* Formal clinical or educational ASD diagnosis confirmed by the study team (i.e., review of formal diagnostic report from the diagnosing practitioner or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team report (MET) shared with the research team by the family) )
I am willing to be randomly assigned to a treatment or delayed treatment group.
I am between 13 and 18 years old.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 virtual visit

Treatment

Participants attend weekly 90-minute MINDful TIME group meetings through Zoom with their parent or caregiver for a total of 8 weeks and use a mindfulness meditation app daily

8 weeks
8 virtual group meetings

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in depression and anxiety symptoms post-intervention

6 months
2 virtual follow-up visits

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Mindfulness Mobile App
  • MINDful TIME

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: MINDful TIME InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Mindfulness Mobile AppActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Nicole Matthews, Ph.D.

Lead Sponsor

Arizona State University

Collaborator

Trials
311
Recruited
109,000+

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

Collaborator

Trials
9
Recruited
950+

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