CBT for Comorbid Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or PDD-NOS

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders

In brief

This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for treating anxiety symptoms, social problems, and adaptive behavior deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00280670

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

20

Starts

2005-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-04-02

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 7 - 11 years of age
• Meet research criteria for a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or PDD-NOS
• Meet DSM-IV criteria for one of the following anxiety disorders: Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• If taking medication, have maintained a stable dose for 1 month prior to baseline assessment

You may not qualify if…

• Child has an IQ of less than 70
• Begin taking new medication(s) or current medication dose changes either (1) less than 1 month prior to baseline assessment, or (2) during the study period
• For any reason the child or parents appear unable to participate in the treatment program

Where it is running

• University of California, Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States

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