Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Core Autism Symptoms in School-Aged Children: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00789932

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

20

Starts

2008-09-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-02-05

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 autism, 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 80
• 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

• UCLA — Los Angeles, California, United States

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