Improving Obesity Care for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
Preparing for Obesity Treatment Optimization: A Mixed Methods Study with Transition-Age Autistic Youth
['FUNDING_R21'] · CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA · NIH-11134683
This project gathers ideas directly from autistic youth to create better ways to help them manage obesity as they become adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11134683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand what works best for autistic youth with obesity as they transition into adulthood. Researchers will talk with young autistic people, aged 16-25, who have obesity to hear their experiences and ideas. This information will help design a new, comprehensive online program specifically tailored to their needs. The goal is to develop an effective and scalable treatment that can be widely used to support this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this initial phase are autistic youth aged 16-25 who are living with obesity and transitioning to adulthood.
Not a fit: Patients who are not autistic or are outside the 16-25 age range for this specific project may not directly benefit from this particular phase of the research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a much-needed, effective obesity treatment program specifically designed to support autistic youth as they navigate adulthood.
How similar studies have performed: While comprehensive obesity treatments exist, there is currently no specific program designed for transition-age autistic individuals, making this a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KUSCHNER, EMILY SARAH — CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA
- Study coordinator: KUSCHNER, EMILY SARAH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Autistic Disorder