Autism Spectrum Disorder Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Caregivers of autistic patients who have had a history of difficult or challenging behaviors during needle-related medical procedures at Boston Medical Center (BMC)
- Autistic patients aged 3 and older who are already seen at BMC and have shown challenging behaviors when needles or needle-related medical equipment are present
- BMC medical staff (such as phlebotomists, doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, dieticians, or medical assistants) who either order or carry out needle-related procedures for patients
- Participants who speak English
Who may not be able to join:
- Patients who are unable to visit BMC at least 2 times per month
- Patients who do not have a history of challenging behaviors during medical appointments that involve needles
- Patients or caregivers who do not speak English and are also unable to use interpreter services to complete the study's assessments and surveys
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Jacqueline McKendry, MS BCBA LABA, Boston Medical Center
Phone: 617 414 3874
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Number of participants who have a decrease in challenging behaviors in the presence of medical stimuli (needles); Number of task list steps completed in the absence of challenging behaviors
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.