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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: Recruiting NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
This is a 239 item questionnaire and each is scored from 0(is not able to do this behavior) to 3 \[(always able to do this behavior)(or almost always)\] a higher number indicating better outcome
Conditions Studied
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-09-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06868537 shows while recruiting
NCT06868537 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 100-participant average among 16 other Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).
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 a single indexed study location in 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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