CompletedNot Applicable

Autistic Eye Contact?

Netherlands30 participantsStarted 2024-06-03

Plain-language summary

This research explored both breadth and depth of the experiences with eye contact in adults with and without ASD. A hermeneutic phenomenological multicenter design was used in which 15 adults with ASD and 15 adults without ASD were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. Analyses using Multisite Qualitative Analysis (MSQA) and PRICE-model for saturation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Adults with autism Inclusion criteria * Diagnosed with autism according to an internationally recognized classification system * Receiving outpatient treatment at a specialized autism center in the Netherlands * Being able to understand the themes to be discussed * Motivation to participate in the research Exclusion criteria * Insufficient command of the Dutch language * Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study * Too much mental instability to participate in the study * Familiarity with treatment in intellectual disability care Adults without autism Inclusion criteria * Being able to understand the themes to be discussed * Motivation to participate in the research Exclusion criteria * Insufficient command of the Dutch language * Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study * Too much mental instability to participate in the study * Familiarity with treatment in intellectual disability care

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Experiences with eye contact with use of semi-structured interviews

Timeframe: June to September 2024

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06921876

SponsorUMC Utrecht

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-30

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