NCT05875376 Establish the Couple Intervention Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
| NCT ID | NCT05875376 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital |
| Condition | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2022-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The development of adult intimate relationships and the transition into couplehood are part of most people's life cycles, but these transitions become very challenging for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in as much as social interactions, emotional communication, and reciprocity, which are essential for interpersonal relationships, are made more difficult due to the condition itself. In the Adult ASD Clinic of National Taiwan University Hospital, we observe that the wives of the ASD husband suffer from long-term frustration, loneliness and helplessness, and are frequently experience anxiety and depression, that in turns changes the family's function and impacts on children's mental health. To date, there are limited intervention models focusing on couple therapy for ASD adults (or neurodiverse couple). Given the strong needs of clinical service, this study aims to identify the common problems of the ASD couples and develop a program to improve their partner relationships.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * one person of each couple has either Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis or the autism spectrum quotient scoring above or equal to 26 * able to communicate in Chinese * Wechsler Intelligence scoring above 70 Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric disorder (i.e. schizophrenia, substance abuse) * unable to communication (i.e. visual or auditory impairment)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05875376 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Autism Spectrum Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05875376 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05875376 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chienyiling@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05875376 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05875376 clinical trial?
NCT05875376 is sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.