EASE UP

Study of EASE + UP interventions

Therapies for emotion dysregulation in autistic teens and young adults

Funded by: PCORI

Principal Investigators: Susan White, PhD, and Carla Mazefsky, PhD

Status: Actively Enrolling

What is the study about?

Researchers at the University of Alabama and the University of Pittsburgh are comparing the effectiveness of two therapies, the Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) Program and Unified Protocol (UP). Both therapies were developed to help people manage their emotions.

Am I right for this study?

We are looking for people who:

• Are age 12-25
• Have a professional autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
• Have the ability to communicate (speaking or nonspeaking) and receive therapy
• Have difficulty managing emotions
• Live in Alabama or Pennsylvania

What would I do in the study?

• Attend approximately 16 therapy sessions, which can be in-person or telehealth with providers from our partnering community mental health clinics.
• Complete surveys and interviews at four different times.

Will I be paid? 

You will be compensated for completing surveys and interviews associated with the study.

How do I find out more?