Evaluation of a randomised control trial of a cognitive behavioural intervention for symptoms of depression in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders

Recruiting

• Conditions: DepressionAutism Spectrum Disorders; Depression; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000736741
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Queensland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of a high functioning autism spectrum disorder (e.g., Asperger's Syndrome) as verified by the Asperger syndrome (and high-functioning autism) diagnostic interview. Reporting moderate symptoms of depression or greater on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of cognitive disability as indicated by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean Beck Depression Inventory Scores[Baseline, at 10 weeks post intervention commencement, and at 3 months post intervention finalisation. ];Mean Depression Anxiety Stress Scores (Depression subscale)[Baseline, at 10 weeks post intervention commencement, and at 3 months post intervention finalisation. ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean Emotion Regulation Questionnaire Scores (Both Suppression and Reappraisal subscales).[Baseline, at 10 weeks post intervention commencement, and at 3 months post intervention finalisation. ];Mean Toronto Alexithymia Scale Scores[Baseline, at 10 weeks post intervention commencement, and at 3 months post intervention finalisation. ]