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Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for Anxiety in Autistic Youth

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Research Study Description

The Massachusetts General Hospital for Children at the Lurie Center is currently recruiting for a
research study that will evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of heartrate variability biofeedback for
the treatment of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorder through questionnaires and wearable
devices. This is an 8-week treatment study involving 4 remote visits. Participants must be between the
ages of 12-17 years old, have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and have symptoms of anxiety.
Parent permission is required for this study and participants may receive up to $200 by study completion.

For additional information, please contact the Lurie Center research staff at 781-860-1711 or email us at
[email protected].



Name of Organization:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center for Autism


For questions, please email::
[email protected].


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