New therapy aims to ease the hidden burden on moms of autistic kids

NCT ID NCT05871931

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a special type of counseling, called the Tidal Model, could help mothers of children with autism. The mothers attended 8 weekly one-on-one sessions. The goal was to reduce feelings of internalized stigma (blaming themselves) and improve their overall mental well-being. The study included 34 mothers and measured changes using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tidal Model-based psychiatric nursing approach (8 weekly face-to-face sessions)
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a simple, non-drug way to help mothers of children with autism feel less stigmatized and more psychologically well.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is talk-based and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karaköprü Special Education Practice I. Level School

Sanliurfa, Karaköprü, 63320, Turkey (Türkiye)

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