Status:

RECRUITING

Metacognitive Therapy for Common Mental Health Problems in Autistic CYP: A Case Series

Lead Sponsor:

University of Manchester

Collaborating Sponsors:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Conditions:

Anxiety

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-16 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Anxiety and Depression are common in young people (CYP) and especially in CYP with a diagnosis of Autism. Autistic people often say therapy has not been adapted to meet their needs. A recent treatment...

Detailed Description

This study is a systematic replication case series utilising an AB design with follow up to deliver MCT to autistic CYP who experience symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Allocation to baseline len...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 11-16 years
  • Consent given
  • Formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Fluent in English
  • Seeking treatment for emotional disorder symptoms (i.e., generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety; and/or depression)
  • Medication for mental health problems permitted but participants must be stabilised for 6 weeks

Exclusion

  • Presence of significant risk or safeguarding concerns
  • Head injury/organic impairment
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (formal diagnosis or under assessment)
  • Eating Disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05980143

Start Date

October 25 2023

End Date

April 1 2024

Last Update

March 28 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, United Kingdom