ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism

Study Overview

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Description

This is a clinical trial of a novel intervention, Behavioral Therapy for Irritability and Aggression (BTIA), for adolescents on the autism spectrum. The main goals of BTIA are to help adolescents develop emotion regulation skills to handle frustration and to strengthen skills for navigating the challenging and diverse experiences associated with the transition to adulthood. The study will test whether BTIA can be helpful to adolescents on the autism spectrum and to their families.

Official Title

Behavior Therapy for Irritability and Aggression in Adolescents With Autism

Quick Facts

Study Start:2020-12-10
Study Completion:2026-02
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT04654260

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:12 Years to 19 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Boys and girls, ages 12 to 18 years inclusive
  2. * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
  3. * Presence of disruptive behaviors such as irritability and anger outbursts
  4. * No planned changes in the intensity of current treatment(s)
  5. * Medication free or on stable medication
  6. * Sufficient language for participation in verbal therapy
  7. * Lives within driving distance from New Haven, CT
  1. * Presence of a medical condition that would interfere with participation in the study
  2. * Presence of a current psychiatric disorder that requires immediate clinical attention

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Denis Sukhodolsky, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Yale University

Study Locations (Sites)

Yale Child Study Center
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Yale University

  • Denis Sukhodolsky, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Yale University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2020-12-10
Study Completion Date2026-02

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2020-12-10
Study Completion Date2026-02

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • autism
  • adolescents
  • behavior therapy
  • treatment
  • disruptive behavior
  • irritability
  • anger
  • aggression

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Irritability
  • Disruptive Behavior
  • Anger
  • Aggression
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder