A Two-Part Intervention to Target Cardiovascular Health
Autism Research Consortium on Physical Health: A Two-Part Intervention to Target Cardiovascular Health
Obesity is one of the most common health conditions among autistic young people and its prevalence rises at faster rates for autistic-relative to non-autistic-individuals. This places them at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality before they enter adulthood. Studies have identified three key contributing factors to CVD outcomes in autistic individuals: unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and chronic stress.
This study will explore the effectiveness of two CVD-focused primary care interventions for autistic individuals (ages 9-26): (1) lifestyle medicine consultations tailored towards supporting health-promoting behaviors; and (2) a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention tailored towards addressing chronic stress that contributes to excess weight and maladaptive eating behaviors and results in obesity and CVD. Participants and their caregivers will be randomly placed into either the Lifestyle Medicine Group, CBT Group, or combined Lifestyle Medicine with CBT Group. Participants will respond to questionnaires and surveys measuring lifestyle habits, stress, and psychological risk factors at their first visit, 6-month visit, and 3 months post-intervention visit. Over the course of 6 months, participants will attend virtual sessions (up to three times a month) in accordance with their intervention group.
Descripción general del estudio
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Descripción detallada
Autistic individuals experience almost three times the mortality rate relative to non-autistic populations, and are disproportionately likely to experience obesity-with increasing rates beginning in childhood and adolescence-relative to both the general population and those with other developmental conditions. Obesity is one of the most common health conditions among autistic young people and its prevalence rises at faster rates for autistic-relative to non-autistic-individuals. This places them at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality before they enter adulthood.
Studies have identified three key contributing factors to CVD outcomes in autistic individuals: unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and chronic stress. Taken together, this study addresses a critical gap in the field: lack of appropriate and effective healthcare/lifestyle interventions for autistic individuals with CVD and/or experiences of chronic stress that lead to obesity and poor cardiovascular health. These efforts require dedicated interventions selected for their impact on two key mechanisms underlying obesity and CVD: lifestyle and ACEs/chronic stress.
This study will explore the effectiveness of two CVD-focused primary care interventions for autistic individuals (ages 9-26): (1) lifestyle medicine consultations tailored towards supporting health-promoting behaviors; and (2) a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention tailored towards addressing chronic stress that contributes to excess weight and maladaptive eating behaviors and results in obesity and CVD. Participants and their caregivers will be randomly placed into either the Lifestyle Medicine Group, CBT Group, or combined Lifestyle Medicine with CBT Group. Participants will respond to questionnaires and surveys measuring lifestyle habits, stress, and psychological risk factors at their first visit, 6-month visit, and 3 months post-intervention visit. Over the course of 6 months, participants will attend virtual sessions (up to three times a month) in accordance with their intervention group.
Tipo de estudio
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- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Estudio Contacto
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: Alice Kuo, MD, PhD
- Número de teléfono: 3107942202
- Correo electrónico: akuo@mednet.ucla.edu
Copia de seguridad de contactos de estudio
- Nombre: Marisol Macedo, MPH
- Número de teléfono: 3107942202
- Correo electrónico: mmacedo@mednet.ucla.edu
Ubicaciones de estudio
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California
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Los Angeles, California, Estados Unidos, 90024
- 1100 Glendon Ave
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Criterio de elegibilidad
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Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Niño
- Adulto
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
• Have a diagnosis of autism or be told by a healthcare provider that you have autism
- Be between the ages of 9 and 26
- Have a BMI greater than the 84th percentile
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
• Children younger than 9 years of age
- Adults older than 26 years of age
- Individuals without a diagnosis of autism
- Individuals with a BMI less than the 84th percentile
Plan de estudios
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Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)
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Comparador activo: 1) Lifestyle Medicine Group
This group will receive the Lifestyle Medicine Intervention.
This intervention is comprised of 6 monthly lifestyle medicine consultations with a health coach.
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The intervention is a series of lifestyle medicine consultations.
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Comparador activo: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group
This group will receive the CBT Intervention.
This intervention is comprised of 12, twice-monthly CBT sessions over the span of 6 months.
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The intervention is a series of CBT sessions.
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Comparador activo: Lifestyle Medicine with CBT Group
This group will receive both the Lifestyle Medicine and CBT Interventions.
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Receives both Lifestyle Medicine and CBT interventions
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medidas de resultado primarias
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Behavior Assessment System for Children: Third Edition (BASC-3)
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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A series of instruments designed to help aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 2 and 25 - captures self- and/or caregiver reported psychological distress.
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Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Nutrition in Action Diet Screener
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Self- and/or caregiver reported diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, and motivation to change.
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Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Screener (PEARLS/ACEs)
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline
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Captures adverse childhood experiences.
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Administered at Baseline
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General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ)
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Captures general knowledge of nutrition and food groups.
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Administered at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Project EAT-IV Survey
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline
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Self- and/or caregiver reported diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress.
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Administered at Baseline
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Participant and Caregiver Survey
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at final intervention visit (6-month mark).
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Addresses participant and caregiver experience in the study - captures acceptability and feasibility of intervention.
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Administered at final intervention visit (6-month mark).
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Childhood Autism Rating Scale: Second Edition (CARS-2)
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline
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Identifies autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and the severity of their symptoms.
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Administered at Baseline
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ASD DSM-5 Checklist
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline
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Captures diagnostic criterion from clinicians when used to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Administered at Baseline
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Vineland Adaptive Behavioral Scales: Third Edition (Vineland-III)
Periodo de tiempo: Administered at Baseline
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Used to measure adaptive behaviors and aid in the diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Administered at Baseline
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) indicators
Periodo de tiempo: Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Height (cm)
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Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) indicators
Periodo de tiempo: Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Weight (kg)
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Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) indicators
Periodo de tiempo: Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Waist circumference (cm)
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Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) indicators
Periodo de tiempo: Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Blood pressure (mmHg)
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Collected at Baseline, at final intervention visit (6-month mark), and 3-Months post-intervention.
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Patrocinador
Colaboradores
Colaboradores
Investigadores
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Fechas de registro del estudio
Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Actual)
Inicio del estudio
Finalización primaria (Estimado)
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Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
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Publicado por primera vez
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Última actualización publicada
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
Última verificación
Última verificación
Más información
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- 25-1848
- 6 UM4MC54990-01-01 (Otro número de subvención/financiamiento: HRSA)
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
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