Measuring treatment effects for children with autism and behavior challenges
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study aims to measure how well different treatments work for young children with autism and intellectual disability who have challenging behaviors like aggression or self-injury. It may help you and your child find a treatment that reduces these behaviors and improves daily life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be the parent or legal guardian of a child who is in the study.
- The child must be between 2 and 12 years old.
- The child must have both autism and an intellectual disability (moderate, severe, or profound).
- The child must show at least one challenging behavior such as aggression, self-injury, destruction, running away, or refusal.
- English must be the main language spoken at home.
- You must be thinking about trying medication, behavioral therapy, or both for the child's behavior.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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