TerminatedNot Applicable

Improving Social Interaction for Adolescents With Autism During the Transition to Adulthood

Stopped: COVID disrupted data collection

United States78 participantsStarted 2019-01-18

Plain-language summary

This study compares the efficacy of two intervention strategies for improving social outcomes for autistic adolescents and young adults when interacting with unfamiliar non-autistic peers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 21 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-21 * DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5 diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder * IQ\>70 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence or history intellectual impairment (defined as IQ \<70) * Presence or history of medical, cardiac, or neurological disorders that may affect brain function (e.g., cardiac disease, endocrine disorders, renal disease, pulmonary disease, history of seizures or head trauma with unconsciousness for a period of 15 minutes or greater or CNS tumors) * Presence of sensory limitation including visual (e.g., blindness, glaucoma, vision uncorrectable to 20/40) or hearing (e.g. hearing loss) impairments that interfere with assessment * Not proficient in English * Presence of substance abuse in the past one month * Presence of substance dependence not in remission for the past six months * Contraindications for tDCS (e.g., pregnancy or implanted devices such as pace maker)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Subjective Social Interaction Quality

Timeframe: Interaction with unfamiliar partner occurs immediately following the autism training; self-report measure given immediately after the interaction, duration of completion averages around 2 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03785327

SponsorThe University of Texas at Dallas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-31

Results submitted2022-11-09

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