Telehealth intervention for autistic adolescents focusing on daily living skills
Official title: A Multisite RCT of a Daily Living Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents Prior to the Transition to Adulthood
Run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · NCT06552286 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Carrboro, North Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2029 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06552286 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant aggressive behaviors or mental health issues requiring treatment outside the scope of this intervention may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.