Culturally Adapted Intervention to Prevent Self-harm in Young People With Autism (NCT06591130) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Culturally Adapted Intervention to Prevent Self-harm in Young People With Autism
Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2024-10-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this feasibility randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of Youth Culturally Adapted Manually Assisted brief psychological intervention (YCMAP) in young people with autism in Pakistan. In a rater-blind, 2-arm, multi-site, feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT), participants will be randomized either to 1) YCMAP added to the Treatment as Usual (TAU) or 2) TAU alone. Participants in the Y-CMAP arm will receive 8-10 sessions delivered individually over 3 months (weekly for 1 month then fortnightly), lasting for 60 minutes. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and at 3 months.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 24 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 14-24 years
* History of self-harm and/or possible suicidal behavior
* Able to engage in assessment and intervention
* Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Young people with autism with limited receptive and expressive language skills that would prevent engagement
* With any chronic medical disorder or physical condition (including communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis) that would prevent participation in assessments and or intervention.
* Not willing to participate.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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