Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability, Disruptive Behavior, Anger, Aggression, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Sex: All

Ages: 12 Years – 19 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 65

Sponsor: Yale University

Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Boys and girls, ages 12 to 18 years inclusive * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder * Presence of disruptive behaviors such as irritability and anger outbursts * No planned changes in the intensity of current treatment(s) * Medication free or on stable medication * Sufficient language for participation in verbal therapy * Lives within driving distance from New Haven, CT Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a medical condition that would interfere with participation in the study * Presence of a current psychiatric disorder that requires immediate clinical attention

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04654260). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.