Plain-English translation of NCT07194083 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 trial is testing the Function-Based Elopement Treatment (FBET), a structured training program for parents and behavior specialists to help reduce elopement—when a child with autism leaves home or a safe space without permission. The treatment teaches families specific strategies based on understanding why a child elopes, and it has already shown promise in reducing elopement and keeping children safer.
Elopement is a serious concern for about 1 in 3 families raising children with autism, and it can lead to injury or worse. While behavior-based treatments work well, many families don't have access to specialists trained in these methods, and parents often aren't involved in the treatment planning. This trial aims to test whether the new treatment can be used effectively in real-world clinics and communities.
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If your clinic or family is enrolled, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the Function-Based Elopement Treatment or standard care. With FBET, you'll work with a behavior specialist who will teach you specific strategies tailored to your child's needs using workbooks, decision-making guides, and step-by-step scripts. Your involvement as a parent or caregiver is central to the program, and the goal is to give you practical tools you can use every day to keep your child safe and reduce elopement.
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