Heart rate training for anxiety in autistic teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a wearable sensor that helps teenagers with autism learn to calm their anxiety by focusing on their breathing and heart rate. Participation lasts 8 weeks and may help reduce anxiety symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be 12 to 17 years old
- You must have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- You must have significant anxiety symptoms
- Your medications must have been stable for at least 30 days
- You must be willing to wear a small chest sensor for 8 weeks
- You must be able to speak English, and have a guardian who can too
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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