Status:
COMPLETED
CBT for Comorbid Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or PDD-NOS
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Los Angeles
Conditions:
Autistic Disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-11 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for treating anxiety symptoms, social problems, and adaptive behavior deficits in children with autism sp...
Detailed Description
Anxiety disorders are commonly diagnosed in children with autism, Asperger syndrome (AS), and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Anxiety disorders contribute to childr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 7 - 11 years of age
- Meet research criteria for a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or PDD-NOS
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for one of the following anxiety disorders: Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- If taking medication, have maintained a stable dose for 1 month prior to baseline assessment
Exclusion
- Child has an IQ of less than 70
- Begin taking new medication(s) or current medication dose changes either (1) less than 1 month prior to baseline assessment, or (2) during the study period
- For any reason the child or parents appear unable to participate in the treatment program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00280670
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2009
Last Update
April 2 2012
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095