Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety
Lead Sponsor:
Alliant International University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Foundation for Autism Research
Autism Society of America - San Diego Chapter
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-14 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Many children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high levels of anxiety which can further inhibit their ability to master developmental tasks such as succeeding in school a...
Detailed Description
The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an empirically-supported, individually-based cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders in children with autism spectrum ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 7 - 14 years
- Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (meets DSM-IV criteria for autism, Asperger syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS))
- Clinically significant anxiety (meets DSM-IV criteria for separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder)
- IQ \> 70
- Primary spoken language: English
Exclusion
- IQ \< 70
- Comorbid psychotic disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01187784
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
August 1 2010
Last Update
August 24 2010
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Alliant International University
San Diego, California, United States, 92131