Supportive Outcomes Through Listening, Validation, and Empowerment

NCT06587594 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: STUDY00006256
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 5
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research aims to pilot an intervention that will provide practitioners and clinicians with evidenced-based behavioral health strategies for working with autistic adults. The findings will contribute to the needed, yet sparse research of evidence-based behavioral health interventions for this population. The guiding research aims for this study are:

1. 1.To implement a small-scale pilot study aimed at refining the Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and protocol for use with autistic adults based on clinician expertise and lived experience.
2. 2.To test the feasibility and acceptability of the SFBT. Namely, how well the intervention is received by this population and if participants can attend and engage in all 4 sessions.
3. 3.To evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention and assess for any improvements through valid and reliable measurements of behavioral health outcomes.
4. 4.What is the retention rate of participants in the 4-weekly sessions of the SOLVE program?
5. 5.Do participants show progress in their self-identified goals after the intervention?
6. 6.What are the experiences and satisfaction rates of participants in participating in a four-session SFBT intervention?
7. 7.Do participants report higher scores in quality of life and lower depressive and anxiety scores between baseline and immediately post-intervention?

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Keywords

autism, mental health, solution focused brief therapy, autistic adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• PROMIS General Life Satisfaction

  minimum 4 maximum 9, higher scores indicate higher general life satisfaction

  Change from baseline positive affect at one month

• PROMIS Positive Affect - Short Form

  minimum 15 maximum 75; higher scores indicate higher positive affect

  Change from baseline positive affect at one month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Anxiety Scale for Adults - Autism

  Change from baseline depression at one month

• Depression Scale for Adults - Autism

  Change from baseline depression at one month

Study Arms (1)

SFBT intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) A behavioral health intervention designed to help autistic adults to make a positive change in their life using strength-based approach.

Behavioral: Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Interventions

Solution Focused Brief Therapy BEHAVIORAL

A behavioral health intervention designed to help autistic adults to make a positive change in their life using strength-based approach.

SFBT intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Autism diagnosis by a medical, mental health, or school professional
• Between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
• Proficient in English
• Able to communicate verbally
• Able to attend assessment and therapy sessions in person in a Center in Austin
• Willing to complete two assessment sessions and 4 in-person therapy sessions

You may not qualify if:

• screen positive for suicidal ideation
• currently being treated for major mental health condition (medication or behavior intervention)
• has a legal guardian designated by the court

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Texas at Austin: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies

Austin, Texas, 78758, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder; Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

Psychotherapy, Brief

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: One group pre and post-test design

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 4, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: August 14, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 31, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)