New group therapy shows promise for easing sensory overload in autistic teens
NCT ID NCT06682858
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new psychological treatment for autistic young people who struggle with overwhelming sensory experiences, like sounds or lights. Twenty-five participants completed a group therapy program and did tasks before and after to see if their brain responses and anxiety improved. The main goal was to see if the treatment was acceptable and helpful, with feedback used to make it better for future studies.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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11 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed clinical diagnosis of autism * Verbal/intellectual ability in average range * Sufficient spoken English to be able to access the intervention * Under the care of a local mental health service * Not currently taking part in another psychological intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Verbal/intellectual ability below the average range * Insufficient spoken English to be able to access the intervention * Currently receiving a psychological intervention * Individuals at high risk of harm to themselves or others
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King's College London
London, United Kingdom
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