TF-CBT for Autistic Youth Pilot Implementation - Open Pilot

Part of paid clinical trials in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07420478
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
6 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, modified for autistic youth — BEHAVIORAL
    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment to help children and adolescents recover after trauma. It is a structured, evidence-based treatment model that addresses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and other trauma-related symptoms. In TF-CBT, modified for autistic youth, clinicians will modify their use of TF-CBT for autistic youth. Clinicians will be trained in how to deliver TF-CBT to autistic youth.

Study Details

Compared to the general population, autistic youth are at increased risk for both exposure to potentially traumatic events and trauma-related symptoms following trauma exposure. Autistic people identify approaches to effectively addressing trauma as a top mental health research priority, yet providers in community settings often report inadequate training in trauma treatment. The purpose of this study is to conduct an open pilot to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based intervention for youth affected by trauma, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), that has been modified for autistic youth served in Community Mental Health Centers.

Key Dates

Start date
May 5, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Feb 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
24 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, modified for autistic youth
    Autistic youth will receive Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), modified for autistic youth, an evidence-based intervention for youth affected by trauma that has been modified for autistic youth. Enrolled clinicians will receive training in how to modify TF-CBT for autistic youth.

Primary Outcome Measure

Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) [ Time Frame: 6 months after starting implementation ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterLebanonNew Hampshire03756
Kaitlyn Ahlers, PhD
[email protected]
603-650-7075
Kaitlyn Ahlers, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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