Examining the Efficacy of the Anxiety Meter for Recognition and Management of Anxiety Signs in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByAzadeh Kushki, PhD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of the study is to determine if a new device, called the Anxiety Meter, improves recognition and management of psychological arousal associated with anxiety in children with ASD.

Eligibility Criteria

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Anxiety MeterExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Anxiety Meter (experimental) group will receive a real-time display of physiological arousal on the Anxiety Meter during the intervention period in visit #4.

Group II: No Anxiety MeterActive Control1 Intervention

The control group will have the Anxiety Meter during the intervention period, but the marker will not move.