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NCT06868537 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Trial of the Launching! to Adulthood Program

A NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06868537 is a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that is actively recruiting participants, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 100-participant average among 16 other Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06868537, a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Launching intervention (Pagan et al., 2024) in improving adaptive functioning, transition readiness, and social cognition in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), compared to a delayed treatment control group, to examine whether the Launching intervention leads to improvements in executive functioning, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and quality of life, as measured by caregiver and self-report assessments, to assess the maintenance of treatment gains 12 weeks post-treatment and to replicate the findings of the Launching pilot study in an independent sample of young adults with ASD.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Launching! to adulthood group therapy
  • BEHAVIORAL standard of care

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-07-15
Est. Completion 2027-09-01
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06868537

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06868537 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 100-participant average among 16 other Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Launching! to adulthood group therapy is the first listed.

NCT06868537 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06868537 about?

NCT06868537 is a clinical study titled "A Trial of the Launching! to Adulthood Program". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Launching intervention (Pagan et al., 2024) in improving adaptive functioning, transition readiness, and social cognition in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), compared to a delayed treatment control group, to examine w...

What is the current status of trial NCT06868537?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-07-15. Estimated completion is 2027-09-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06868537 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06868537?

The interventions under investigation include: Launching! to adulthood group therapy (BEHAVIORAL), standard of care (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06868537?

This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06868537 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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