Transitioning Together Boston (NCT05599711) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Transitioning Together Boston
United States48 participantsStarted 2023-02-10
Plain-language summary
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to determine the effects of an adapted family-centered autism transition intervention called Transitioning Together/Juntos en la Transición on meaningful outcomes for families. The study will occur in a safety net hospital setting. The adapted version of this multi-family group psychoeducation intervention is delivered across one individual family joining session and four 2.5 hour multi-family group sessions. The parent and youth groups are held in separately, at the same time.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria for youth:
* Age 14 to 21 years old
* Be enrolled in high school or a specialized continued schooling program for youth ages 18 to 21.
* Has been seen at BMC at least once since 2015
* Confirmation of the autism diagnosis
* Currently live at home with a parent/legal guardian
* A parent/legal guardian who meets the below criteria
Inclusion Criteria for parents:
* Age at least 21 years old
* Parent/legal guardian of a youth who meets the youth criteria
* Parent/legal guardian is comfortable reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English and/or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria:
* A primary home language for the family is not English or Spanish (the intervention and assessments are only available in English and Spanish)
* The autistic youth currently resides independently, in supported housing, or with a foster family or other Department of Children and Families (DCF) placement
* Either the youth or their parent/guardian chooses not to participate in the study (one cannot participate without the other)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.