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Can a modified trauma therapy help autistic kids? small study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07420478

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT) adapted for autistic youth is practical and well-received in community mental health centers. About 24 autistic children and their therapists will participate. The goal is to see if the therapy is acceptable and feasible, not yet to measure how well it works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) modified for autistic youth
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, evidence-based therapy option for autistic youth dealing with trauma in community mental health centers.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (24 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly, and the therapy may not work as well in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder autism autism spectrum disorder injury post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PTSD AND TRAUMA-RELATED SYMPTOMS TRAUMA AND STRESSOR RELATED DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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