Telehealth Intervention for Disruptive Behavior in Autism
(THRIVE-ASD Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a time-limited version of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) delivered via telehealth for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and disruptive behavior problems. Families will be randomly assigned to receive 10 sessions of Tele-PCIT or Treatment as Usual. Families will complete a baseline assessment, a post-treatment assessment, and a 3-month follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young children aged 2 to almost 7 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who show disruptive behaviors. They must have a confirmed ASD diagnosis, understand language at a two-year-old level, come from low-income families on Medicaid, and not be on unstable psychotropic medications or exhibit severe self-injury.

Inclusion Criteria

Are of low SES background defined by having primary Medicaid

Have elevated levels of disruptive behavior problems as defined by the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory

My child is between 2 and 6 years old.

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Exclusion Criteria

My child is on psychotropic medication but hasn't been stable on it for a month.

I engage in severe self-harm.

Participant Groups

The study tests a short version of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) done through telehealth against the usual treatment methods for managing disruptive behaviors in kids with ASD. Participants will be randomly placed into one of these two groups and assessed before, after treatment, and three months later.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Tele-PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention