New group therapy aims to ease anxiety and depression in autistic teens

NCT ID NCT06441786

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 10-session group therapy designed to help teens aged 15-18 with autism who also have anxiety or depression. The therapy focuses on changing how they think about their own thoughts. Researchers want to see if the therapy is practical, acceptable, and shows promise for reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: metacognitive group therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a new, practical therapy option to help autistic teens manage anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants and no control group. Results may not apply broadly, and the therapy might not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder autism spectrum disorder depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

PRIMA Child and Youth Psychiatry, Handen
RECRUITING

Haninge, Stockholm County, 13640, Sweden

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