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

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Marcus Autism Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329