TeleABA for Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Sponsor
Caring Technologies, Inc.
Study ID
NCT07701915
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Conditions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
12 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Standard Hospital Care — BEHAVIORAL
    Standard inpatient behavioral health care provided by the hospital, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, nursing care, therapeutic programming, and discharge planning in accordance with routine clinical practice.
  • Telehealth Applied Behavior Analysis (TeleABA) — BEHAVIORAL
    The TeleABA intervention is a telehealth-delivered applied behavior analysis (ABA) program designed to support adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder during hospitalization and the transition to home. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts caregiver interviews, behavioral assessment, functional assessment when indicated, and develops individualized behavior support recommendations. The intervention includes consultation and coaching for hospital staff, caregiver training, discharge planning, and four weekly telehealth caregiver coaching sessions following hospital discharge to support implementation of behavior support strategies and continuity of care.

Study Details

This study is evaluating whether a telehealth-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) program can improve the care of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are hospitalized because of severe challenging behaviors, such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, or elopement. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard hospital care alone or standard hospital care plus a Telehealth Applied Behavior Analysis for Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (TeleABA) program. The TeleABA program includes assessment by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), individualized behavior support recommendations, coaching for hospital staff, caregiver training, discharge planning, and four weekly telehealth sessions with caregivers after the participant leaves the hospital. Researchers will compare the two groups to determine whether the TeleABA program improves behavioral outcomes, caregiver confidence and stress, hospital experiences, and the transition from the hospital to home. The findings may help identify more effective ways to support individuals with autism and their families during and after behavioral health hospitalizations.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 14, 2026
Start date
Aug 1, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jul 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
120 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Standard Hospital Care
    Participants will receive standard inpatient behavioral health care provided by the hospital, including psychiatric evaluation, medication management, nursing care, therapeutic programming, and discharge planning. Participants in this arm will not receive the TeleABA intervention.
  • Experimental: Standard Hospital Care + Telehealth Applied Behavior Analysis (TeleABA)
    Participants will receive standard inpatient behavioral health care plus the TeleABA intervention. The TeleABA intervention includes behavioral assessment, individualized behavior support recommendations, coaching for hospital staff, caregiver training, discharge planning, and four weekly telehealth caregiver coaching sessions following hospital discharge.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability (ABC-I) Score [ Time Frame: Assessed at baseline (hospital admission), at hospital discharge, and at 2 and 6 weeks post-discharge, assessed up to 365 days. ]

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune CityNew Jersey07753
Christopher DeBari
[email protected]
732-776-3198
Tom Priolo, M.D. (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Children's Specialized Hospital-Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services (CSH-RUCARES)SomersetNew Jersey08873-

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