TF-CBT for autistic youth with trauma
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests trauma-focused therapy for autistic youth who have experienced trauma. It aims to see if this therapy helps reduce trauma-related distress.
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Who can take part
- Must be between 6 and 18 years old
- Have a current autism diagnosis
- Have a caregiver who can join treatment sessions and is not the person who caused the trauma
- Be currently receiving therapy at a participating community mental health center
- Have moderate trauma-related distress (based on a screening tool)
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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