Can a Four-Week program ease the burden on autism caregivers?
NCT ID NCT07722949
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a culturally adapted, nurse-led program called COPE can improve the psychological wellbeing of primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistan. The program includes four weekly sessions focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive parenting. Researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, and stress one month after the intervention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a culturally adapted, nurse-led behavioral and psychoeducational program called Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment (COPE)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to improve mental health for caregivers of children with autism in Pakistan.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large definitive trial. The results may not apply to other settings, and the program may not reduce distress more than routine care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Children Hospital Complex and Institute of Child Health
RECRUITINGFaisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan
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