Cognitively Based Compassion Training for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Emory University
- Enrollment
- 29
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) Score
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if caregivers of children with a developmental delay experience a decrease in stress by participating in a meditation/cognitive training protocol.
Detailed Description
A pilot-test, eight week, Cognitive Based Compassion Training (CBCT) program for caregivers of children with developmental delays that is comprised of eight two-hour weekly long sessions with a certified instructor followed by a twenty minute long meditation session. Sessions will focus on developing attention and stability of mind through focused attention training; cultivating insight into the nature of mental experience; cultivating self-compassion; developing equanimity; developing appreciation and gratitude; developing affection and empathy; realizing aspirational compassion; and realizing active compassion.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Caregiver of child(ren) with developmental delay (including parents, grandparents, other extended family, family friends, and providers)
- •Spend significant amount of time (more than 10 hours/week) with children with special needs.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Started to use any psychotropic medication within one year.
- •Had any changes in any psychotropic medication doses taken within one year.
Arms & Interventions
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Self-compassion (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Developing Attention and Stability of Mind (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Cultivating Insight into the Nature of Mental Experience (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Cultivating Equanimity (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Developing Appreciation and Gratitude for Others (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Developing Affection and Empathy (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Realizing Wishing and Aspiring Compassion (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Cognitive Based Compassion Training Session: Realizing Active Compassion (Behavioral)
Caregiver of Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Caregivers attending eight weekly sessions of Cognitive Based Compassion Training Sessions and Meditation.
Intervention: Meditation Session (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) Score
Time Frame: Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation)
Designed to assess behavior problems in children with developmental difficulties and it consists of 58 items grouped in five subscales (irritability, social withdrawal, stereotypic behaviors, hyperactivity, and inappropriate behavior). The irritability subscale comprises of 15 statements that have been used as an index of Autism Spectrum Disorder-specific disability.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Parenting Sense of Competence Scale Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Parenting Stress Index/Short Form (PSI/SF) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
- Change in Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function- Adult Version (BRIEF-A) Score(Baseline, Completion of Treatment (up to eight weeks), Follow-Up (up to three months post-participation))
Investigators
Samuel Fernandez-Carriba
Assistant Professor
Emory University