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Can online coaching empower parents of children with autism?

NCT ID NCT06427486

Symptom relief Sponsor: Arab American University (Palestine) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial tests whether an eight-week online coaching program for parents of children with autism in Palestine is practical and acceptable. Parents receive one-on-one video sessions to help them set goals and find strategies to support their child's daily activities. The study also looks at possible changes in children's participation and parents' confidence and quality of life, though it is too small to draw firm conclusions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) delivered via eight weekly online sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a scalable way to support families of children with autism in areas with limited services, improving child participation and parent well-being without requiring travel.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The intervention depends on reliable internet and parent engagement, and benefits may vary across families.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or primary caregiver aged ≥18 years and able to provide informed consent. * Parent or caregiver spends the majority of the intervention period with the child. * Access to an internet-enabled device capable of videoconferencing and a reliable internet connection. * Child aged 3-7 years with a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by a neurologist or psychiatrist. * Children receiving other early-intervention or rehabilitation services remained eligible to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Parent or caregiver unable to meet the above participation requirements. * Child with a co-occurring medical, neurological, or genetic condition requiring intensive medical or pharmacological management beyond the scope of the intervention, such as uncontrolled epilepsy or a complex genetic syndrome.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arab American University

    Jenin, Palestinian Territories

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