EMPOWER-ND for Anxiety in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
(EMPOWER-ND Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jenna Sung, PhD
Principal Investigator
BU Charles River Campus, Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents of children aged 5-14 who have neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning or communication disorders, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, or Tourette syndrome.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- EMPOWER-ND
Trial Overview
The study tests EMPOWER-ND—a brief online program that gives parents practical strategies to help manage anxiety-related behaviors in their neurodiverse children. The intervention is delivered as a single digital session.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will receive the EMPOWER-ND intervention to assist children struggling with anxious avoidance
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston University Charles River Campus
Lead Sponsor
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