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Behavioral Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy for Anxiety in Autism
N/A
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Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
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 7 days
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial found that anxiety-focused, parent-led, therapist-assisted cognitive behavioral teletherapy helped ease anxiety symptoms in parents of children with ASD.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aged 7-13 who have significant anxiety or OCD as their main issue. They must be able to speak, have certain IQ levels, and live in Texas with a participating parent. Children on recent psychotropic drugs, those with severe suicidal behavior, or concurrent psychotherapy for anxiety cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a parent-led cognitive-behavioral teletherapy program designed to help parents of youth with ASD manage their child's anxiety. It compares two versions: Long-Term Assistance (LTA) and Short-Term Assistance (STA).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a therapy-based intervention without medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause temporary distress or emotional discomfort.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 7 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~7 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
6-item Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale
Clinical Global Impression-Improvement
Secondary outcome measures
Clinical Global Impression-Severity
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Low-Intensity Therapist Assistance (LTA)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Parents will receive four 30-minute supportive video calls with a therapist over the 12 weeks of treatment.
Group II: Standard Therapist Assistance (STA)Active Control1 Intervention
Parents will receive ten 60-minute supportive video calls with a therapist over the 12 weeks of treatment.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy LTA
2019
N/A
~90
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,002,093 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,326 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- The child has a Full Scale and Verbal Comprehension Intelligence Quotient >70.You are seeking treatment primarily for anxiety and/or OCD.You are between the ages of 7-13 years at consent/assent.The child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The child is currently having strong thoughts of hurting themselves or others, or has been hurting themselves to the point where they need medical help.The child has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or intellectual disability.The child is currently receiving therapy for anxiety.The child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The child has significant anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms.The child has serious anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms.Your main issue is anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Standard Therapist Assistance (STA)
- Group 2: Low-Intensity Therapist Assistance (LTA)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this medical investigation still accept new participants?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this protocol is no longer enrolling participants; it was first posted on July 30th 2019 and last updated September 11th 2022. In the present moment, however, there are still 1,505 trials actively receiving patients."
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Can participants aged fifty and above be incorporated into this clinical experiment?
"This trial is seeking out subjects aged between 7 and 13 years old."
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Are there any specific qualifications that a person must possess to be enrolled in this research endeavor?
"This cognitive behavioural therapy trial is recruiting 190 children between the ages of seven and thirteen. Applicants must meet a number of criteria, including an IQ over 70 and meeting clinical significance for anxiety or OCD symptoms. Additionally, they must reside in Texas with one parent/guardian willing to participate throughout the study's duration."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Baylor College of Medicine
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
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