Course of Face-to-face Interactions in Adults With Autism (NCT06925308) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Course of Face-to-face Interactions in Adults With Autism
Netherlands54 participantsStarted 2025-02-03
Plain-language summary
This research explores how adults with autism make eye contact during formal and informal interactions; to what extent the nature of a conversation influences how eye contact is made in terms of length, frequency and overall presentation. Also what physiological responses to eye contact are, in order to determine to what extent eye contact leads to an increased, decreased or unchanged stress level. In addition, to gain insight into the similarities and differences in how people with ASD respond to eye contact of others compared to their own eye contact.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
* Neurotypical adults and adults with an ASD, determined according to an internationally recognized classification system.
* Able to understand the instructions.
* Motivation to participate in research.
Exclusion criteria
* No good command of the Dutch language.
* Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the research.
* Mentally too unstable to participate in the research.
* Familiarity with treatment in the VGZ.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Frequency of eye contact in adults with autism, measured with video, audio and push button.
Timeframe: Baseline
2
Duration of eye contact in adults with autism, measured with video, audio and push button.
Timeframe: Baseline
3
Arousal during eye contact in adults with autism, measured with skin conductance
Timeframe: Baseline
4
Arousal during reflection on ones own eye contact in adults with autism, measured with skin conductance
Timeframe: Baseline
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Reflection on ones own eye contact in adults with autism, measured with video and audio