Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based stress Reduction Therapy for Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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• Conditions: autism; pervasive developmental disorders; 10012562

• Registration Number: NL-OMON36888
• Lead Sponsor: Dimence (Deventer)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

- adults (older than 18) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- normal intelligence with reasonable verbal comprehension
- able to practice daily and to carry out homework tasks
- score of 8 or above on the anxiety or depression scale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Exclusion Criteria

- previous treatment with mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy for ASD
- too sensitive for a grouptherapy
- a current psychotic of manic psychiatric condition or under influence of alcohol or drugs
- a reasonable expectation of major changes during the intervention period (e.g. moving house, pregnancy, change of jobs)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>the 2 primary outcome measures are depression and anxiety scores on the HADS</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>the secondary outcome measures are the negative and positive affect scores on<br /><br>the GMS, the degree into which the personal goals have been attained, and the<br /><br>change on the social responsivity. </p><br>