Telehealth therapy for teens and young adults with autism in the hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether therapy sessions done over video (telehealth) can help teens and young adults with autism who are in the hospital because of challenging behaviors. It aims to make their hospital stay shorter and more helpful.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years old or older.
- You have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in your medical records or confirmed by your doctor.
- You are currently in a Hackensack Meridian Health hospital because of behaviors like aggression, self-injury, running away, or destroying things that are making your hospital stay longer.
- Your doctor says that helping with these behaviors is a main reason you are in the hospital.
- You have a parent, guardian, or legal representative who can agree to the study for you.
- You are willing to participate (or your legal guardian agrees) and you are not too medically unstable to take part in video sessions.
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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