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Evaluation of a randomised control trial of a cognitive behavioural intervention for symptoms of depression in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders

For adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorders, will cognitive behavioural intervention, as compared to no intervention decrease symptoms of depression?

Sponsor

University of Queensland

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jul 6, 2013

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Depression Autism Spectrum Disorders

Summary

The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural therapy in reducing depression in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. We hypothesise that there will be a significant reduction in mean depression scores post-intervention relative to baseline depression, and relative to the wait-list control.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 15 YearssMax Age: 18 Yearss

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This study is testing a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program specifically designed to reduce symptoms of depression in teenagers with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD), such as Asperger's Syndrome. Depression is common in young people with ASD, but most therapy programs are not designed with their specific needs in mind. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the CBT program now, or to a waiting list and receive it later. You may be eligible if: - You are between 15 and 18 years old - You have a confirmed diagnosis of high-functioning ASD or Asperger's Syndrome - You have moderate or greater symptoms of depression (assessed by questionnaire) You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a cognitive disability (intellectual impairment) Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

The intervention is a cognitive behavioural therapy administered in small groups (4-5 participants at a time). It consists of 10 weekly sessions with an 11th booster session 4 weeks after the 10th session. Each session will go for about an hour. The interventions are aimed at helping individuals with autism spectrum disorders identify negative emotional states and symptoms of depression and learn strategies to manage and potentially reduce their levels of depressive symptoms. During each session, participants will engage in a variety of tasks, including some that promote the identification of emotions, challenging negative thinking, and learning effective emotion regulation strategies.

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QLD, Australia

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