New app aims to ease stress for parents of kids with autism

NCT ID NCT05927207

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a mobile app called TRIP designed to support Chinese parents of children with autism. The app provides mindfulness training and parenting tips over 6 weeks. Researchers measured if parents found the app useful and if it helped reduce their stress and anxiety. The study involved 40 parents in Hong Kong.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mobile app-based intervention (TRIP) with mindfulness training and educational modules
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could provide a low-cost, accessible way to reduce stress and improve well-being for parents of children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The app's benefits are uncertain and need larger trials to confirm.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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