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Behavioural Intervention

Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training)
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Study Summary

This trial is focused on helping youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from school to adult services. Currently, there is a lack of access to these services for these individuals. To address this

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Latinx parents of transition-aged youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It aims to help those facing extra challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, and discrimination. The goal is to teach these parents how to effectively advocate for adult services their children need.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The ASSIST program is being tested after adapting it specifically for Latinx families. This study will check if the adapted program improves parent's knowledge, advocacy skills, empowerment, and ultimately increases access to services for their ASD-affected youth during the transition to adulthood.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational and support services rather than medical or drug treatments, there are no traditional side effects. However, participants may experience varying levels of stress or emotional impact while learning advocacy skills.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Advocacy Activities Scale
Disability Knowledge Scale
Family Empowerment Scale
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will attend an advocacy program.
Group II: Waitlist-Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive the written materials of the advocacy program. After completing the intervention group completes the advocacy program, the waitlist-control group participants will be able to participate in the advocacy program.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vanderbilt UniversityLead Sponsor
705 Previous Clinical Trials
6,143,359 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,304 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
~12 spots leftby Dec 2024
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