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Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Telehealth Parent-only Treatment for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Overweight/Obesity

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this proposed study is to collect initial efficacy data on a telehealth parent-based behavioral program for children with autism and overweight or obesity (PBT-A), compared with health education (HE).

Clinical Trial Description

The study will compare the efficacy of PBT-A and health education program delivered via telehealth to parents on child weight management. Investigators will provide 6 months of a group program (PBT-A or HE) and will follow participants for 12-months post-treatment (total time = 18 months). Investigators will recruit parents of children diagnosed with autism and overweight or obesity. Assessments will occur at 5 timepoints: baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, 6-month and 12-month follow-up. Assessments will include anthropometry for both parent and child. Parent will also provide information regarding autism diagnosis and characteristics, eating behaviors, and parenting relationship measures. This program of research has the potential to advance the standard of practice for children with autism and overweight or obesity by developing tailored interventions which can be easily disseminated. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Autism
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autistic Disorder
• Obesity
• Obesity, Childhood
• Pediatric Obesity

• NCT number: NCT05741840
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of California, San Diego
• Contact: Recruitment Coordinator
• Phone: 8558273498
• Email: chear@health.ucsd.edu
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 18, 2023
• Completion date: March 31, 2028