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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 16 to 99

Improving transition outcomes for students with autism

Official title: COMPASS Across Settings (CAST) for Integrating School, Home, and Community Services and Improving Transition Outcomes for Students With ASD

Run by Ball State University · NCT06309160 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new program to help autistic students set and achieve their goals as they transition from high school to adulthood, with support for them and their families.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages16 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment297 (estimated)
SponsorBall State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Muncie, Indiana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT06309160 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include students with verified autism who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that designate services for autism, along with their caregivers and special education teachers.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not planning to move or leave their job over the school year may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to develop and test the COMPASS Across Settings (CAST) intervention to enhance goal setting and attainment skills for autistic youth. It addresses the lack of positive postsecondary outcomes for these students by integrating three evidence-based interventions while providing coaching support to caregivers, students, and employment specialists. The research will involve focus groups and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of CAST in public high schools in Indiana, measuring outcomes at 3 months and 1 year after high school.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve postsecondary outcomes for autistic students and their families.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar integrated approaches, but this specific intervention is novel in its comprehensive coaching support.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Students with verified autism and IEPs that designate services for autism
* Caregivers of students with autism
* Special education teachers of students with autism
* Pre-employment specialists of students with autism

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not planning to move or leave their job over the school year

Where it's running

  • Ball State University
    Muncie, Indiana, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.