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The Feasibility of a Remote Problem-Solving Intervention for Autistic Adolescents or Young Adults and a Caregiver

United States24 participantsStarted 2026-04-08

Plain-language summary

This project seeks to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a remote metacognitive strategy training intervention in transition-age autistic adolescents and young adults and a primary caregiver. We will also conduct limited efficacy testing.

Who can participate

Age range

13 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: * Autistic adolescents aged 13-21 AND one primary parent, guardian, or caregiver aged 18 or older * At least one year remaining in high school * Ability to engage in reciprocal conversation * Ability to provide informed consent/assent as part of an adapted procedure designed to prevent coercion and protect the rights of autistic adolescents with or without intellectual disability Exclusion Criteria: * Severe or profound intellectual disability (IQ\<35) * Severe mental health conditions that interfere with ability to participate in the intervention * Currently enrolled in community-based transition services redundant with remote PREP

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

Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)

Timeframe: Intervention - week 13; Waitlist control - week 25

Semi-Structured Interview

Timeframe: Intervention - week 13; Waitlist control - week 25

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07216196

SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-03

Contact for this trial

Melanie M. Tkach, PhD

573-882-0992 melanie.tkach@health.missouri.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 21 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.