Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for People With Autism: A Multiple Baseline Single Case Design

Sponsor
GGZ Friesland
Study ID
NCT07786883
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Dialectic Behavioural Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Dialectic Behavioural Therapy for emotion regulation, adapted to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Details

The goal of this experimental study is to test the effectiveness of Dialectic Behavioural Therapy in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The aim questions are: 1. What is the effect of DBT on maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and emotional well-being in patients with ASD? 2. Is the use of DBT skills associated with a reduction in maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and an increase of emotional well-being over time? 3. What are the dynamics over time between maladaptive emotion regulation strategies, emotional well-being and sensory overload? Participants will: * Follow DBT of 10 months * Keep a diary on their urge of maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and well-being

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 26, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2027
Completion
Feb 29, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
6 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Dialectic Behavioural Therapy
    Dialectic Behavioural Therapy for emotion regulation, adapted to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, given for 10 months

Primary Outcome Measure

Maladaptive Emotion Regulation Strategies (MERS) measured assessed by the DBT diary (Linehan, 2016) [ Time Frame: From enrollment to end of treatment at 10 months ]

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