Which therapy works best for autistic adults? major study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06060860

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study compares two well-known therapies—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy (MBT)—to see which one works better for autistic adults with depression or anxiety. About 300 participants from North Carolina and Virginia will receive therapy sessions online. The goal is to find out which approach helps more with mood and daily life.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27510, United States

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University of Virginia
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Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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ANXIETY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DEPRESSION