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Parent group aims to ease anxiety in teens with autism

NCT ID NCT07637799

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 72 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12-17 years * Clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to DSM-IV, DSM-5, or ICD-10 * Current diagnosis of anxiety disorder and/or depressive disorder according to DSM-5 * Ongoing contact with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (BUP) outpatient clinic * Stable psychopharmacological treatment at the time of inclusion (if applicable) * Parents has participated in a psychoeducational program on autism within child and adolescent psychiatric services, or is assessed by the clinician to have equivalent knowledge Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a severe psychiatric disorder, such as psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or severe eating disorder * High suicide risk or suicide attempt within the past 12 months * Severe self-injurious behavior * Intellectual disability according to DSM-5 * The adolescent is primarily in need of basic interventions for autism spectrum disorder * Parents are unable to attend all group sessions and/or lack the ability to engage in assigned home practice * Need for an interpreter

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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

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Anxiety disorders Autistic spectrum disorder Depressive disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BUP- Specialmottagning, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden

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