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

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Interventions: Behavioral: cognitive behavioral therapy; Behavioral: Usual community care

• Registration Number: NCT00789932
• Lead Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-09
• Study First Submitted: 2008-11-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-11-12
• Study First Posted: 2008-11-13
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Status Verified: 2013-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 2013-02-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
CBT	cognitive behavioral therapy	-
Usual Care	Usual community care	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ADIS-C/P (Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule for Children and Parents)	8 months (post-treatment)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Behavioral observations of social responsiveness	8 months (post-treatment)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCLA; 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States