Parent group aims to ease anxiety in teens with autism

NCT ID NCT07637799

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new parent group program for teens aged 12-17 with autism who also have anxiety or depression. The program teaches parents skills to support their teen's mental health. Researchers will see if the program is practical and helpful for families.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Unified Protocol-Adolescent Autism Parent Group (UP-A-AST) – a group-based parenting skills program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical, evidence-based treatment option for teens with autism who also struggle with anxiety or depression.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. The program may not work for all families, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder autism spectrum disorder depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DISORDERS AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

BUP- Specialmottagning, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITING

Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden

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