The effect of the video game Mindlight on anxiety symptoms in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The effect of the video game *Mindlight* on anxiety symptoms in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. - Effect of *Mindlight* on anxiety of children with ASD.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON41055

Enrollment

120

Registered

2015-01-12

Start date

2015-05-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

anxiety complaints anxiety symptoms

Interventions

The intervention that is investigated is called *Mindlight*. This is a video game aimed at children in the age of 8 - 16 years old and is based on principles of evidence-based interventions for anxi

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Age between 8-16 years old. - Diagnosis of an Autism spectrum disorder (DSM IV; Autism, Asperger, PDD-NOS). - Score on total scale and/or one or more subscales of SCAS-C and/or SCAS-P > M + 1 SD. - Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Absence of parental permission. - Presence of prominent suicidal ideation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Anxiety	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Anxiety assessed by parents - Presence of anxiety disorder(s) - Depression - Depression assessed by parents - Social functioning assessed by parents and teachers - Internalizing and externalizing problem behavior assessed by parents and teachers	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)

The effect of the video game *Mindlight* on anxiety symptoms in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.