Effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Intervention Combined With Positive Behavioral Support on Challe… (NCT07570550) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Intervention Combined With Positive Behavioral Support on Challenging Behaviors and Parenting Stress Among Children With Autism.
Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent-mediated intervention combined with Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) in reducing challenging behaviors among children with autism and decreasing parenting stress in South Punjab, Pakistan. By equipping parents with PBS techniques, the intervention seeks to identify and manage behavioral triggers, thereby improving child behavior and reducing caregiver strain.
There is a growing need for culturally adapted intervention programs in local languages such as Urdu and Seraiki, tailored to the socio-cultural context of Pakistani families. This study addresses this gap by providing indigenous evidence on a dual-component intervention (Parent-Mediated Intervention + PBS) designed specifically for the family structure and caregiving practices in South Punjab.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 12 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: Children aged 3 to 12 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD (based on DSM-5 criteria).
Presence of at least two moderate-to-severe "challenging behaviors" as reported by parents.
Parents/caregivers who are the primary providers of daily care. Residents of South Punjab for the past 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria: Children with severe comorbid physical disabilities (e.g., total blindness or deafness) that prevent participation in standard PBS activities.
Parents currently enrolled in other intensive behavioral training programs.
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?
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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
1
Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC)
Timeframe: From baseline (week 0), mid-intervention assessment (week 6), to post-intervention assessment at 12 weeks
2
Parenting Stress Index (PSI)
Timeframe: From baseline (week 0), mid-intervention assessment (week 6), to post-intervention assessment at 12 weeks