Can lifestyle coaching and therapy protect autistic teens from heart disease?
NCT ID NCT07673172
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two approaches—lifestyle medicine consultations and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—to reduce cardiovascular risk in autistic individuals aged 9 to 26 who have a high body mass index. Participants are randomly assigned to receive lifestyle coaching, CBT sessions, or both over six months. Researchers will measure changes in diet, physical activity, stress, and heart health indicators like blood pressure and waist circumference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lifestyle medicine consultations and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective ways to lower heart disease risk in autistic young people by improving lifestyle habits and managing stress.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study, so results may not apply broadly. Participants must attend multiple virtual sessions, which may be challenging for some families.
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