Can online CBT coaching ease anxiety in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT05031364

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with online expert coaching to usual care for children aged 6-14 with autism who struggle with anxiety, irritability, or emotional outbursts. About 100 children and 50 therapists will take part. The goal is to see if the coached CBT approach improves emotional well-being more than standard treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with online expert consultation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical way to improve mental health care for children with autism using online support for therapists.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (100 children) testing an existing therapy, not a new drug. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
RECRUITING

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
Naval Medical Center San Diego
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92115, United States
Westside Regional Center
RECRUITING

Culver City, California, 90024, United States

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