Anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Phase 1a (Intervention Adaptation)
The researchers will establish an Intervention Adaptation Group (IAG) comprised of 6 to 8 key stakeholders who will be representatives from their PPI partners, carer
Sponsors
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Phase 2: 1. Diagnosis of ASD confirmed by case note review 2. Existing diagnosis of moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, confirmed at screening 3. Existing diagnosis of an anxiety disorder confirmed or initially made at screening 4. Carer or family member able to support participation in the intervention (assuming this is one of the key adaptations incorporated) 5. For those who do not have capacity, permission for inclusion in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Phase 2: 1. Currently receiving another psychological therapy for a mental health problem
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Accrual rate recorded as the number of eligible participants who consent to participate in the study per month over 5 months 2. Attrition rate recorded as the number of participants who consent to participate that remain in the study until the end of follow up 3. Response rate recorded as the number of completed assessments per measure at baseline and follow up (within 4 weeks of completion of the intervention) 4. Therapist adherence to the intervention manual measured with fidelity ratings after each treatment session 5. Acceptability of the intervention and associated study procedures to carers and/or participants assessed using semi-structured interviews after the intervention is complete | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed