RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06438536

STEPS: A Virtual Reality-based Intervention for Adults With Autism.

STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-functional Skills): A Clinical Randomized Trial Evaluating the Effect of a Virtual Reality-based Intervention for Adults With Autism.

Sponsor

Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

May 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new Virtual Reality-based intervention will be effective in treating social cognitive challenges in adults with autism. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is Virtual Reality-based social cognitive training effective in reducing social cognitive deficits and improving psychosocial functioning, quality of life, and clinical symptoms in adults with ASD? 2. Is Virtual Reality-based social cognitive training cost-effective? Researchers will compare Virtual Reality-based pro-functional, Social Cognitive Training (VRSCT) to treatment as usual (TAU) to evaluate effectiveness. Participants will be allocated to receive either VRSCT once a week in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU alone for 3 months. All participants will undergo a thorough assessment at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months post-baseline.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Age of 18 years or older
Ability to give informed consent
Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ICD-10 code F84.0; F84.1; F84.5; F84.8)
T-score on SRS-A self-report ≥ 60

Exclusion Criteria6

Rejecting informed consent
A diagnosis of organic brain disease
Intellectual disability (IQ ˂ 70)
A command of spoken Danish or English inadequate for engaging in therapy
ADHD-diagnosis with untreated symptoms
Displaying an imminent homicidal or suicidal risk

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVirtual Reality-based Social Cognitive Training

Virtual reality assisted social cognitive training embedded in cognitive behavioral therapy, that aims at enhancing social cognition and daily life functioning.