Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effectiveness- Implementation Trial of the Function-Based Elopement Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether the Function-Based Elopement Treatment (FBET) can reduce elopement in children aged 4-12 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and to assess its feasi...
Detailed Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 2.8% of children, or 1 in 36, and is characterized by delayed social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Many children w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Child participant:
- Boys and girls ages \> 4 to \< 12 years
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis by history
- Presence of elopement as an important caregiver concern - elopement occurring regularly for at least 3 months.
- At least one primary caregiver can speak and understand English.
Exclusion
- • Non-English speaking participants
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07194083
Start Date
February 1 2026
End Date
October 1 2028
Last Update
December 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Marcus Autism Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329