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