A Novel Yoga-Mindfulness Intervention Targeting Anxiety Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Anxiety; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000352606
• Lead Sponsor: Tundi Loftus

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 10 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 6 to 18 years with an Autism diagnosis (DSM-V, or ICD-10). As this study uses language-based tests and self-report questionnaires in English, we are looking for native English speakers or multilingual families who have basic English proficiency.

Exclusion Criteria

Traumatic brain injury or other psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) that prevents engagement.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in mean score on Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS-IV): Child and Parent Interview Schedules<br>(Silverman & Albano, 1996)[Baseline, mid-point (four weeks into intervention), on completion of intervention (primary time point) (eight weeks) and three month follow-up. ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in mean score on The Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale Child form (IUSC; Comer et al., 2009).[Baseline, mid-point (four weeks into intervention), on completion of intervention (eight weeks) and three month follow-up. ];Change in mean score on the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory (EDI; Mazefsky et al., 2018), [Baseline, mid-point (four weeks into intervention), on completion of intervention (eight weeks) and three month follow-up. ]