CompletedNot Applicable

In-Person Mindfulness-based Intervention for Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers

United States28 participantsStarted 2024-08-14

Plain-language summary

Adolescents with ASD often have co-occurring mental health symptoms like stress, anxiety, and depression. The investigators are conducting this research study to develop interventions for adolescents with ASD that will improve co-occurring mental health symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents must be ages 13 to 18 years * Formal clinical or educational ASD diagnosis confirmed by the study team (i.e., review of the formal diagnostic or educational report) * Must be able to attend at least 7 of the 8 in-person group meetings * English speaking: Adolescents and their parent/caregivers must be English-speaking because the screening and behavioral measures are in English, as well as the intervention content Exclusion Criteria: * Non-verbal participants will be excluded to ensure test compliance and increase sample homogeneity. * Participants with IQ scores \<70 will be excluded because the intervention was developed for individuals without intellectual disabilities. * Participants with a physical disability or co-occurring condition that may prevent participation in the weekly group meetings (e.g., selective mutism; aggressive behavior; inability to participate in a 90-minute video conference meeting each week) * Participants who report active suicidal ideation

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.

What they're measuring

Mean Change from Baseline in Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up

Mean Change from Baseline in Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up

Mean Change from Baseline in Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06577623

SponsorSouthwest Autism Research & Resource Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-30

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Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Mean Change from Baseline in Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up

Mean Change from Baseline in Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up

Mean Change from Baseline in Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM) Scores

Timeframe: Post-intervention (8 weeks); 2-month follow-up