Can a special therapy ease anxiety in kids with autism and intellectual disability? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07245160
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a program called Facing Your Fears can help reduce anxiety in 24 children aged 12-18 who have both autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques like gradual exposure to feared situations. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety scores before and after the 12-week program to see if it is feasible and helpful for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Facing Your Fears cognitive behavioral therapy program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical therapy to reduce anxiety in children with both autism and intellectual disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 24 participants. It may not show clear benefits or be generalizable to all children with these conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital- LHSC
London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada
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