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Behavioural Intervention

Culturally Adapted Transition Program for Autism

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Recruiting

Led By Antonio Pagan, PhD

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Confirmed case of ASD

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, mid treatment (5 weeks after baseline) , post-treatment (10 weeks after baseline), 3 month follow up, 6 month follow up

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Study Summary

This trial tests a program to help young people transition to adulthood, measuring its success & satisfaction.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Latino youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder who speak English, have a certain score on the Social Communication Questionnaire, and meet DSM-5 criteria for ASD. They must have been previously diagnosed by a professional and have a parent willing to participate. Participants should not have severe substance use disorders, current enrollment in another ASD trial, or be unwilling to complete study procedures.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the Launching! to Adulthood (¡Iniciando! la Adultez) program's acceptability and feasibility among Latino youth transitioning into adulthood. It aims to see if there's any positive change from before to after completing the program.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention is a program rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience discomfort or emotional distress when discussing personal experiences or challenges during the sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, mid-treatment(5 weeks after baseline) , post-treatment (10 weeks after baseline), 3 month follow up, 6 month follow up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, mid-treatment(5 weeks after baseline) , post-treatment (10 weeks after baseline), 3 month follow up, 6 month follow up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, mid-treatment(5 weeks after baseline) , post-treatment (10 weeks after baseline), 3 month follow up, 6 month follow up 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 Anxiety as assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD7)

Change in Quality of life as assessed by the Autism Spectrum Quality of Life (ASQoL) questionnaire

Change in adaptive behavior as assessed by the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, Third Edition

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in caregiver burden as assessed by the Rapid Screen for Caregiver Burden (CBI)

Change in efficacy of coping with life's challenges as assessed by the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES)

Change in goal attainment Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Launching! to Adulthood (¡Iniciando! la Adultez) programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor

904 Previous Clinical Trials

320,902 Total Patients Enrolled

UTHealth Houston Seed Grant and Autism Speaks FellowshipUNKNOWN

Antonio Pagan, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Could I potentially qualify to join this research program?

"To be eligible for this trial, candidates must possess autism spectrum disorder and be 18-25 years old. Currently, there is a need to enrol 58 such participants."

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Is this medical research offering spots to potential participants?

"The data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that, as of October 25th 2023, this trial is actively recruiting participants for the study which was initially posted on July 29th 2023."

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Is there an age cap for enrollment in this medical research project?

"This experiment is seeking participants between 18 and 25 years old. The same research team offers 252 trials for minors, plus 49 studies open to patients beyond the age of 65."

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How many participants are being treated in this clinical exploration?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this current research endeavour was initially posted on July 29th 2023 and has since been updated in October 25th of the same year. 58 individuals are required for this trial which is being conducted at a single medical centre."

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What impact is this trial aiming to achieve?

"The primary aim of this longitudinal study, which will assess participants at baseline, mid-treatment (5 weeks after baseline), post-treatment (10 weeks after baseline), 3 month follow up and 6 months follow up is to ascertain any changes in Quality of Life as measured by the Autism Spectrum Quality of Life Questionnaire. Secondary objectives include analyzing shifts in Coping Self-Efficacy Scale scores, evaluating Riverside Acculturation Stress Inventory ratings and assessing Goal Attainment Scaling results on a 5 point scale with weightings for relative goal importance or difficulty."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Developing a Culturally Adapted Intervention for Latino Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

Antonio Pagan 2023. "Developing a Culturally Adapted Intervention for Latino Youth Transitioning to Adulthood". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06107972.

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