Plain-English translation of NCT06060860 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 study compares two different types of talk therapy for autistic adults who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You would receive either Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—which helps you identify and change thought patterns that fuel worry and sadness—or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)—which teaches you to notice your thoughts and feelings without judging them. The researchers want to see which approach works better for autistic adults and why.
Many autistic adults experience anxiety and depression, but most mental health treatments weren't designed specifically for autistic people. This study exists to figure out which of these two well-established therapies works best for autistic adults and helps them feel better and improve their quality of life.
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You would be randomly assigned to receive either cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, delivered online over a series of sessions. Throughout the study, you'll complete questionnaires and check-ins to help researchers understand how the treatment is working for you and which approach feels more helpful and realistic for your life as an autistic adult.
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