CBT for Youth With Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Needs in Community Care Settings (NCT05031364)
Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices for Youth With Autism Supported by Online Consultation to Practitioners in Community and Navy Clinics
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is a 4-year randomized, controlled trial comparing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to usual clinical care for children (aged 6-14 years) with autism and emotional dysregulation (e.g., irritability, anxiety). We will randomly assign 50 mental health clinicians, each treating 2 youth (N = 100 youth total), to CBT program for emotional dysregulation and core autism symptoms with weekly live consultation with an expert or to usual clinical care augmented by self-instruction in CBT, in a 1:1 allocation. The CBT manual is well-supported in our efficacy research, has been replicated in other centers, is free/open-access (meya.ucla.edu), and has user-friendly digital and traditional print materials for mental health clinicians (e.g., psychologists, counselors) to use in preparing for and conducting therapy sessions. The primary outcome measure will be assessed weekly. Additional assessments will occur at Screening, Mid-treatment, Post- treatment and 3-month Follow-up.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Westside Regional Center — Culver City, California
Age range: 6 Years to 14 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Behavioral Interventions for Anxiety in Children with Autism (BIACA) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Treatment-as-Usual Supplemented by Internet-Based Self-Instruction (MEYA) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Westside Regional Center — Culver City, California
- California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) — Sacramento, California
- Naval Medical Center San Diego — San Diego, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (310) 882-0537
Email: meya@gseis.ucla.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.