The Westmead Feelings Program Intervention for Chinese Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Hong Kong

Last updated: April 2, 2024
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Autism

Williams Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Treatment

The Hong Kong version of Westmead Feeling Program 2

Clinical Study ID

NCT06206070
EA230386
  • Ages 8-14
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this intervention is to evaluate the effectiveness of delivering the Westmead Feelings Program 2 to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in primary schools in Hong Kong.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Without a diagnosis of Intellectual Delay
  • Have not received any group training in emotional regulation previously

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Without ASD diagnosis
  • Age falls outside the age limits
  • With Intellectual Delays

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: The Hong Kong version of Westmead Feeling Program 2
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2025

Study Description

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • whether the Westmead Feelings Program 2 Hong Kong version (WFP2-HK) program is effective in improving children's social-emotional skills and mental well-being.

  • whether the WFP2-HK program is effective in promoting parents' mental well-being

Child participants will receive 15 sessions of training in the WFP2-HK program. Their parents and teachers will receive three training workshops by coaches or advisors. A booster session will be conducted after 5 months upon completion of the training.

Researchers will compare the outcome results between the treatment group and the waitlist group to see if the intervention is effective.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

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