Fast Facts
Autistic Youth Ages 11-17
Often Feel Anxious Or Worried
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a virtual study that provides anxiety treatment designed to fit the needs of autistic children between the ages of 11-17 years old. This is an internet-delivered, family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program that both the child and the parent participate in. During the program you will receive 12-14 weeks of CBT with therapist support. You will also be asked to participate in 4 virtual clinical assessments. The goal of the study is to determine how effective the internet-delivered CBT is in reducing anxiety and how it compares with a standard telehealth CBT.
Study Background
Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a virtual study that provides anxiety treatment designed to fit the needs of autistic children between the ages of 11-17 years old. This is an internet-delivered, family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program that both the child and the parent participate in. During the program you will receive 12-14 weeks of CBT with therapist support. You will also be asked to participate in 4 virtual clinical assessments. The goal of the study is to determine how effective the internet-delivered CBT is in reducing anxiety and how it compares with a standard telehealth CBT.
Additional Information
You and your child may qualify for this study if the following criteria are met.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Autistic youth
- Often feel anxious or worried
- Ages 11-17
- Fluent in English
- Live in Texas
If you decide to participate in this study, here’s what to expect:
- You and your child will receive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically adapted for autistic children across 12-14 weeks (all online): You and your child will be randomly assigned, like a flip of a coin, to one of two groups:
- Internet-delivered CBT: internet-delivered treatment program + bi-weekly therapy sessions
- Standard care CBT: weekly therapy sessions
- You and your child will also participate in 4 clinical assessments throughout the study: a baseline visit, a mid-point visit, a post-treatment visit, and a follow-up visit.
Everything in this study is conducted virtually, making it flexible and accessible for participating families.
Yes, you and your child will be financially compensated for participating.
There is no cost for you and your child to participate in our research study.
