Online single session to help parents of anxious children with neurodevelopmental conditions
Tests a brief online program teaching parents to respond to anxious avoidance.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Single Session Support for Parents of Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Struggling With Anxious Avoidance
Key facts
- Where
- Boston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus)Boston, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Boston University Charles River Campus
- Trial code
- NCT07898592
- Record updated
- 27 October 2026
- Original description
This study will inform the development of a brief online program to help parents better understand and respond to anxiety-related behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and learning disorders). Many neurodiverse children experience high levels of anxiety, which can appear as avoidance, emotional distress, or challenging behaviors that are difficult for parents to interpret and manage.Read full original descriptionShow less
Project EMPOWER-Neuro Developmental Disabilities (ND): Single Session Support for Parents of Children Struggling With Anxious Avoidance
This study will inform the development of a brief online program to help parents better understand and respond to anxiety-related behaviors in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and learning disorders). Many neurodiverse children experience high levels of anxiety, which can appear as avoidance, emotional distress, or challenging behaviors that are difficult for parents to interpret and manage.
The purpose of this research is to evaluate EMPOWER-ND with its digital, single-session intervention (SSI) that provides practical parenting strategies for addressing anxiety-related behaviors in neurodiverse children. Parents of eligible children aged 5-14 with neurodevelopmental conditions will be invited to enroll in the research study.
Inclusion: Adult parent or primary caregiver of a child between the ages of 5-14 years; The child has a clinical diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a related neurodevelopmental condition; Resides in the United States; Able to read and understand English, as the survey and study materials are provided in English; Has reliable internet connectivity and access to a device that can accommodate videoconferencing.
Exclusion: If any of the inclusion criteria are not met.