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EASE + UP Study

This study is currently active and enrolling participants 

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We are testing two mental health therapies: 

EASE: emotion awareness and skills enhancementEmotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) and Unified Protocol (UP)       

UP unified protocol

  • Both programs teach skills to help understand and process emotions.
  • Both programs use an affirming approach that encourages personal development.
  • Both programs involve 16-20 weekly therapy sessions.

Our goal is to find out which program is more helpful for autistic people.

Am I Right for this Study? 
  • We are looking for autistic people ages 10-30 who want to strengthen their emotion regulation skills.
  • The study is open to people with a range of communication abilities.
  •  Participants must live in Alabama or Pennsylvania.
What will I do in this study? 
  • Attend approximately 16-20 weekly 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.

Why are we doing this study? 

Why is this research study so exciting?

Will my information be kept private? 

The data we collect from study participants are secure and private.

This means that we do not have your name written anywhere on the data. We use a random number. So, instead of having data, for example, that is called “John Smith interview”, it might be called “#101 interview”.  

  • The file that links your name to the data is stored separately and not shared. 
  • We do not collect data from your medical records. 
  • We do not have access to your medical records.  
  • We are not putting data or diagnoses into your medical records.  
  • Your name, address, and other information that can identify who you are is not shared with the government or any funder or collaborator. 

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How do I find out more? 

There are many options for getting started. You can:

Complete our contact form

Email us at emotiontherapy@upmc.edu

Call us at 1-866-647-3436

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Funded by: PCORI

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