First CRUSH: Piloting the Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability of the Competence in Romance … (NCT05910658) | Clinical Trial Compass
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First CRUSH: Piloting the Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability of the Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH) Curriculum
United States8 participantsStarted 2023-07-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching.
* Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials.
Participants will complete:
* A screening call.
* Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
* 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing).
* 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 to 30 years old;
* Documentation of a prior diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or receipt of services based on an ASD diagnosis;
* Ability to provide consent for the protocol and understand task demands (i.e., approximately WASI-2 full scale IQ of 70 or above);
* Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English-speaking participants (less than 50% of speech in English);
* Known genetic etiology of ASD (e.g., Fragile X);
* Major mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis).
* Live more than 35 miles from Two Brookline Place, Brookline, MA where intervention sessions will be offered.
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
1
Acceptability Rating Scale
Timeframe: At baseline enrollment visit and weekly throughout training for a total of 20 weeks