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NCT06868537 A Trial of the Launching! to Adulthood Program

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NCT ID NCT06868537
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-07-15
Primary Completion 2027-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 25 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Launching! to adulthood group therapystandard of care

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-01.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * confirmed case of ASD from a licensed mental health or medical professional * score of \>14 on the Social Communication Questionnaire-Lifetime (SCQ-L) completed with the mother or father * meet DSM-5 criteria for ASD based on a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) ASD symptom checklist * willing and motivated to participate in the treatment * a parent willing to participate * verbal intelligence quotient (IQ) score \>70 as assessed by the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test 2nd edition revised (KBIT-2-R) Exclusion Criteria: * history of a psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms * suicidal ideation with intent or plan * current alcohol or other substance use disorder rated severe * concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial for autism spectrum disorder * expression of unwillingness to complete study procedures

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Antonio Pagan, PhD

✉ Antonio.Pagan@uth.tmc.edu

📞 (713) 486-2700

Principal Investigator

Antonio Pagan, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06868537 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 25 Years, studying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06868537 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06868537 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Antonio.Pagan@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06868537 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06868537 clinical trial?

NCT06868537 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The principal investigator is Antonio Pagan, PhD at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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