N/A
N=64
Development of a Resiliency Training Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stress
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02995408 ↗Enrolled (actual)
64
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Distress — -1.35; -.36 score on a scale — p=.23
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Relaxation Response Resiliency Program for Parents of Children with ASD (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Primary completion
- Jun 2018
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Distress |
-1.35; -.36 | .23 |
| PRIMARY Resiliency |
6.05; .27 | 0.024 sig |
| PRIMARY Stress Reactivity/Coping |
7.60; -.18 | 0.001 sig |
Summary
This study has three aims:
Phase I: Through focus group interviews with expert clinicians, leaders of organizations, and parents with children with ASD, this study aims to identify the psychosocial needs of parents of children with ASD, specifically a) the types of concerns that parents find most difficult and stressful b) areas of concern that lack support and resources, and c) areas of need for education and skill training. This study also aims to gather feedback on the Benson-Henry Institute's Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP).
Phase II: Informed by Phase I findings, this study aims to develop and determine the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual 8-session Relaxation Response Resiliency (3RP) program for parents of children with ASD.
Phase II: This study also aims to test the effectiveness of a pilot wait-list control trial, establishing efficacy of a virtual resiliency program.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Being the parent of at least one child with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder
- Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent documents
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02995408). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.