Project Independence for Autism

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Overseen BySandra L Cepeda, M.S.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Miami
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?

This project aims to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a brief, online single-session intervention (SSI) for caregivers of autistic youth ages 10 to 14. The SSI, called Project Independence, is designed to give caregivers practical tools to support greater independence in daily living routines. To test the SSI, participants will be randomly assigned to either complete Project Independence or watch a time-matched, series of educational video with unrelated content.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Jill Ehrenreich-May, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Miami

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am an adult who is mainly responsible for caring for an autistic youth.
* Those that currently reside in the United States
* Those that have a mobile device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone) or desktop computer and internet access sufficient for the delivery of the study assessments and online intervention
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Participants complete an online single-session intervention (SSI) or view educational videos

30 minutes
1 online session

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in caregiver confidence and accommodation use

2 weeks
1 follow-up assessment

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Project Independence

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Project Independence Immediately (Single-Session Intervention group)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Attention Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Miami

Lead Sponsor

Trials
976
Recruited
423,000+