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Behavioral Activation for Treatment of Depression in Adolescents With Autism

NCT05018169 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 18

Last updated 2023-11-18

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Summary

In this study, the investigators will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a novel, behavior-based approach for treatment of depression symptoms in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder or ASD (i.e., Behavioral Activation for Adolescents with ASD, BA-A).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

BA-A

Session 1 focuses on the treatment rationale, structure, and expectations, and includes psychoeducation on depression. Session 2 focuses on working with parent(s) to help them support their teen through treatment. Session 3 focuses on the (situation)/behavior/feeling cycle and how teens individuals can get trapped in a cycle of depression and inactivity. Session 4 focuses on the assessment of values and choosing preferred activities to target. Session 5 focuses on teaching skills for in-person and electronic communication. Session 6 focuses on identifying barriers to treatment success. Session 7 focuses on teaching teens to handle disagreements. Session 8 focuses on the utilization of adaptive coping skills. Sessions 9-11 are meant to be used flexibly and should include review of any challenging concepts. Session 12 is the termination session and focuses on maintaining treatment gains. Between every session, teens will track their activity for homework.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Virginia

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-01
Primary Completion
2023-08-01
Completion
2023-08-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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