Yoga and ACT for reducing parental burnout in parents of autistic children

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study explores the effects of a combined intervention of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and yoga on parental burnout among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess the impact of this intervention on stress levels, psychological flexibility, and overall quality of life for these parents. The goal is to help parents manage negative emotions and improve their well-being, ultimately enhancing the quality of care they provide to their children. The study aims to clarify how these interventions can alleviate burnout and promote better family dynamics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parents of children diagnosed with ASD based on DSM-5
* Parental burnout exists in parents
* Parents have normal speech, hearing and cognitive functioning
* Is the primary caregiver for children
* Informed consent and voluntary participation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Untreated ongoing or severe psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, etc.;
* other more serious psychosomatic disorders that would interfere with the intervention.

Where it's running

• Harbin Medical University Hospital
  Daqing, None Selected, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jiayi Chen, Master
• Email: cjy071949@163.com
• Phone: 15765962070

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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.