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RecruitingNCT07420478

TF-CBT for Autistic Youth Pilot Implementation - Open Pilot

Implementation Science-Guided Pilot Study of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Youth in Community Mental Health Settings

Status: Recruiting
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional
Enrollment: 24 (estimated)

Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · Academic / Other
Sex: All
Age: 6 Years – 17 Years
Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Compared to the general population, autistic youth are at increased risk for both exposure to potentially traumatic events and trauma-related symptoms following trauma exposure. Autistic people identify approaches to effectively addressing trauma as a top mental health research priority, yet providers in community settings often report inadequate training in trauma treatment. The purpose of this study is to conduct an open pilot to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based intervention for youth affected by trauma, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), that has been modified for autistic youth served in Community Mental Health Centers.

Conditions

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, modified for autistic youth	Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment to help children and adolescents recover after trauma. It is a structured, evidence-based treatment model that addresses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and other trauma-related symptoms. In TF-CBT, modified for autistic youth, clinicians will modify their use of TF-CBT for autistic youth. Clinicians will be trained in how to deliver TF-CBT to autistic youth.

Timeline

Start date: 2026-04-01
Primary completion: 2027-12-31
Completion: 2028-06-30
First posted: 2026-02-19
Last updated: 2026-03-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07420478. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.