Plain-English translation of NCT05031364 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a 4-year study comparing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — a structured, evidence-based talk therapy — to standard clinical care for children aged 6–14 who have autism and emotional dysregulation (like anxiety or irritability). Half of the participating clinicians will receive expert training and weekly coaching to deliver this therapy, while the other half will provide usual care. The study will track about 100 children total to see if the trained therapy approach works better.
Many autistic children struggle with anxiety, anger, and emotional control, but it's unclear how best to help them in regular community clinics. This trial tests whether intensive clinician training in a proven therapy approach can improve outcomes compared to standard care.
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If you join, you'll work with a mental health clinician (therapist, counselor, or psychologist) at a community clinic for therapy sessions. Some clinicians in the study will receive special expert coaching to use a specific therapy approach, while others will provide standard care. You'll be assessed at the start, during treatment, at the end, and again 3 months later, with weekly check-ins on how you're doing. The study lasts about 4 years total, though your personal involvement would be shorter.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
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