Telehealth intervention for autistic adolescents focusing on daily living skills
A Multisite RCT of a Daily Living Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents Prior to the Transition to Adulthood
This study is testing if a telehealth program can help autistic teens improve their daily living skills better than a social skills program as they prepare for adulthood.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Carrboro, North Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06552286 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention aimed at improving daily living skills (STRW-T) against a control group receiving a social skills intervention (PEERS-T) for adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. The trial will involve 192 participants aged 15-21 who are in their last two years of high school, assessing their daily living skills before, after treatment, and at follow-up points. The goal is to determine if the STRW-T intervention leads to greater improvements in daily living skills, which are crucial for successful transition to adulthood.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 15-21 with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder who are enrolled in 11th or 12th grade and have deficits in daily living skills.
Not a fit: Patients with significant aggressive behaviors or mental health issues requiring treatment outside the scope of this intervention may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the daily living skills of autistic adolescents, aiding their transition to independent living.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth interventions for skill development in autistic individuals, but this specific approach targeting daily living skills is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * in the last 2 years of high school, or deferring graduation * diagnosis of ASD based on clinical judgement and/or meeting the cut-off score on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition * full scale IQ of 70 or above as measured by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, 2nd Edition * deficient Daily Living Skills as assessed by the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 3rd Edition - at least 1 of the 3 Daily Living Skills subdomains is at least 15 points below their full scale IQ Exclusion Criteria: * significant aggressive behaviors or mental health issues that require treatment out of the scope of the current intervention. * if the adolescent has already completed the social skills group (PEERS), either at Cincinnati Children's or in another setting, unless it has been a significant amount of time since they did the PEERS group (2-3 years, or up to the discretion of the PI).
Where this trial is running
Carrboro, North Carolina and 1 other locations
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill — Carrboro, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amie Duncan, PhD — Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Carrie Fassler
- Email: carrie.fassler@cchmc.org
- Phone: 5138033580
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.