Spanish-language Executive Function Intervention for Children With Autism and/or ADHD

Part of paid clinical trials in Aurora, Colorado.

Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Study ID
NCT07084324
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
8 Years - 11 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Unstuck and On Target — BEHAVIORAL
    Children will receive the Unstuck and On Target (Unstuck) curriculum, a manualized cognitive-behavioral intervention that teaches executive functioning (EF) skills such as flexibility, emotional regulation, and goal-setting. Caregivers will attend concurrent Spanish-language sessions focused on understanding EF challenges and learning strategies to support their child's skills at home. Weekly home practice sheets in Spanish summarize each session and provide practical tips and activities. The program is designed to be neurodiversity-affirming and accessible to Spanish-speaking families.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Spanish-language version of Unstuck and On Target (SL-Unstuck), an executive functioning (EF) intervention, is feasible, acceptable, and effective for Spanish-speaking caregivers and their neurodivergent children (ages 8-11) in the U.S.. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is SL-Unstuck acceptable to Spanish-speaking caregivers and children? * Does SL-Unstuck improve child EF, caregiver EF knowledge, and caregiver strain? Researchers will compare families randomly assigned to immediate SL-Unstuck versus waitlist control to see if participating in the intervention improves EF and family outcomes. Participants will: * Attend 8 weekly SL-Unstuck sessions at a clinic (parallel child and caregiver groups) * Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments on child EF, caregiver strain, and satisfaction * Participate in a focus group to share feedback on the intervention

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 15, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2029
Completion
Mar 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Spanish Langauge Unstuck and On Target (SL-Unstuck)
    Participants in this arm will receive SL-Unstuck immediately. The intervention includes 8 weekly 90-minute clinic-based group sessions with parallel groups for children and caregivers.
  • No Intervention: Waitlist control

Primary Outcome Measure

Executive Function Challenge Task [ Time Frame: At baseline and 1 month post-implementation. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Colorado Anschutz School of MedicineAuroraColorado80045
Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, PhD
[email protected]
3012215283
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Jonathan Safer-Lichtenstein, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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