CompletedNot Applicable

Social Groups for Australian Children on the Autism Spectrum

Australia84 participantsStarted 2019-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the KONTAKT social skills group training in Australian children on the autism spectrum compared to an active control group which is a group Art class

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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: * Individuals aged 8 to 12 * Clinical consensus diagnosis of ASD as defined by DSM-5 and confirmed by the Autism Diagnostic Observation schedule-2 * IQ scores \> 70 as measured by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence - Second Edition (WASI-II) Exclusion Criteria: * Existing prior comorbid externalizing behaviours as assessed by the Childhood Behaviour Checklist (CBCL). * Clinically assessed self-injurious behaviour • Low intrinsic motivation to participate in a social skills training group * Insufficient English language skills

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

Change in the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS)

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), Post-test (week 20) and follow up (week 36) and long follow up (74 weeks)

Change in Social Skills Assessment Questionnaire (SSAQ)

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), Post-test (week 20) and follow up (week 36) and long follow up (74 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04024111

SponsorCurtin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-01

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Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Change in the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS)

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), Post-test (week 20) and follow up (week 36) and long follow up (74 weeks)

Change in Social Skills Assessment Questionnaire (SSAQ)

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), Post-test (week 20) and follow up (week 36) and long follow up (74 weeks)