New toolkit aims to improve therapy for autistic teens

NCT ID NCT07539519

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study will develop and test a toolkit that helps therapists tailor mental health treatment for autistic individuals. Researchers will first hold focus groups to understand barriers, then create a resource for therapists. The toolkit will be tested with 18 autistic teens (ages 13-17) in a community clinic to see if it is acceptable and feasible to use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Enhanced Psychotherapy toolkit
What this could lead to: If successful, this toolkit could give therapists practical strategies to better support autistic teens with mental health issues.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (18 participants) testing only feasibility and acceptability, not effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida International University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33199, United States
Florida International University
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

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