Status:

RECRUITING

Developing an Intervention Facilitating the Use of Eye Contact in Adults With Autism

Lead Sponsor:

UMC Utrecht

Collaborating Sponsors:

Dimence Groep

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Relative (Related Person)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to develop a methodological intervention for adults with autism that will help them reduce problems arising from eye contact.

Detailed Description

Eye contact is fundamental to human interaction, not only in terms of the experience of connection with others, but also in terms of cognitive skills and social-emotional development. In adults with a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria for adults with autism
  • Adults classified with autism, determined according to an internationally recognized classification system.
  • Outpatient treatment within a specialized autism center in the Netherlands.
  • Able to understand the topics to be discussed.
  • Motivation to participate in research.
  • Exclusion criteria for adults with autism
  • No good command of the Dutch language.
  • Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study.
  • Mentally too unstable to participate in the study.
  • Familiarity with treatment in the VGZ.
  • Inclusion criteria for those involved
  • Adults without DSM classification.
  • Living in the Netherlands.
  • Able to understand the topics to be discussed.
  • Motivation to participate in research.
  • Exclusion criteria for those involved
  • No good command of the Dutch language.
  • Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study.
  • Inclusion criteria for healthcare providers
  • Practicing psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or nurse specialist at an autism expertise center in the Netherlands.
  • Living in the Netherlands.
  • Motivation to participate in research.
  • Exclusion criteria for healthcare providers
  • \- No good command of the Dutch language.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 7 2025

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    November 2 2026

    Estimated Enrollment :

    18 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06924008

    Start Date

    July 7 2025

    End Date

    November 2 2026

    Last Update

    April 11 2025

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    Dimence Groep

    Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands, 7416 SB