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Study NCT ID:
NCT01187784
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2010-08-24
First Post:
2010-08-23
Brief Title:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety
Sponsor:
Alliant International University
Organization:
Alliant International University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2010-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Many children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder ASD experience high levels of anxiety which can further inhibit their ability to master developmental tasks such as succeeding in school and developing and maintaining friendships Despite the need for effective treatments for children with ASD and anxiety there have been few studies that have addressed this issue Recently preliminary evidence has supported the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT to treat anxiety disorders in children with ASD
This study will utilize a CBT treatment program called Coping Cat Coping Cat has been found to be one of the most effective treatments for typically developing children with anxiety and has also been shown to be effective for treating anxiety in children with other disorders such as physical impairments selective mutism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The investigators goal is to demonstrate that Coping Cat is an effective treatment for children with ASD and anxiety Finding effective treatments for children with ASD and anxiety could increase adaptive social relationships decrease stress among families and prevent the maintenance of anxiety into adulthood
This study will utilize a CBT treatment program called Coping Cat Coping Cat has been found to be one of the most effective treatments for typically developing children with anxiety and has also been shown to be effective for treating anxiety in children with other disorders such as physical impairments selective mutism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The investigators goal is to demonstrate that Coping Cat is an effective treatment for children with ASD and anxiety Finding effective treatments for children with ASD and anxiety could increase adaptive social relationships decrease stress among families and prevent the maintenance of anxiety into adulthood
Detailed Description:
The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an empirically-supported individually-based cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder ASD Recent research suggests that 47 - 84 of children with ASD experience clinically significant levels of anxiety due to inhibited temperament physiological hyperarousal and distinct information processing biases Despite the clear need for effective treatments for children with ASD and anxiety there have been few empirical studies However a small body of literature has demonstrated growing support for the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT to treat anxiety in children with high-functioning ASD Kendall and Hedtkes Coping Cat cognitive-behavioral therapy program for anxious children will be utilized as the primary intervention To date there are no studies that have used this treatment program for anxiety in children with developmental disorders including ASD However Coping Cat has been successfully adapted for children with a variety of co-occurring diagnoses eg physical impairments selective mutism Participants in this study will be 20 children aged 70 to 1411 years diagnosed with high-functioning ASD and at least one anxiety disorder separation anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorder or social phobia A randomized controlled trial design will be employed It is hypothesized that participants in the CBT condition will demonstrate a significantly larger reduction in overall levels of anxiety from pre-treatment to post-treatment compared to those in the waitlist WL condition and that children who complete the CBT treatment will maintain gains at two-month follow-up
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None