Sleep, Mood, and Quality of Life Issues in ASD Adolescents and Adults. (NCT07033078) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sleep, Mood, and Quality of Life Issues in ASD Adolescents and Adults.
Taiwan166 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges, particularly in sleep, mood, and quality of life for adolescents and adults. Due to the pressures of life they face, these groups may experience more severe sleep problems and emotional issue and associated issues than children. Current research on these sleep and emotional issues in older ASD individuals is limited, and there is a need for studies on various sleep and emotional problems they encounter. This study aims to compare sleep patterns in adolescents and adults with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism using both subjective and objective measures, such as questionnaires and polysomnography. It also examines the factors influencing sleep, including cognitive function, emotional and behavioral problems, and quality of life. Additionally, the study evaluates the reliability and validity of the Chinese Social Responsiveness Scale-Adult Version in Taiwan. The expected outcome is that sleep and emotional issues in these populations are linked to anxiety, depression, poorer functioning, and lower quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
13 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects diagnosed by a psychiatrist as meeting the DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome or autism.
. Subjects were aged between 13-45 years old, male or female.
. The subjects and their families agree to join the trial and sign the subject consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Cases where clinical assessment cannot be combined with sleep examination.
. Cases where the intelligence test result showed that the full scale IQ was \<70.
. Those with serious physiological diseases, such as congenital heart disease, thyroid dysfunction, immune deficiency diseases, severe autoimmune diseases, brain injuries or severe organic brain diseases, which will affect the evaluation results.
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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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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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