Status:

COMPLETED

Parent-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Teletherapy for Anxiety in Youth With ASD

Lead Sponsor:

Baylor College of Medicine

Conditions:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-13 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study implements an anxiety-focused, parent-led, therapist-assisted cognitive behavioral teletherapy for parents of youth with ASD and anxiety.

Detailed Description

Anxiety disorders affect 50-80% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are associated with significant life impairment and worsening trajectory without treatment. The most effective psych...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Child is between the ages 7-13 years at consent/assent.
  • The child meets criteria for ASD.
  • The child meets criteria for clinically significant anxiety and/or OCD symptoms.
  • Anxiety and/or OCD is the primary presenting problem.
  • One parent/guardian is able and willing to participate.
  • The child has a Full Scale and Verbal Comprehension Intelligence Quotient \>70.
  • The child is able to communicate verbally.
  • Participants must reside in Texas and parents must be in the state of Texas when taking calls.

Exclusion

  • The child has a diagnosis of lifetime DSM-5 bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, and/or intellectual disability.
  • The child has severe current suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or self-injury requiring medical intervention.
  • The child is receiving concurrent psychotherapy for anxiety.
  • Initiation of a psychotropic medication less than 4 weeks prior to study enrollment or a stimulant/psychoactive medication less than 2 weeks prior to study enrollment.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 30 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

87 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04111874

Start Date

July 30 2019

End Date

December 31 2023

Last Update

January 15 2025

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Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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