RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06859918

Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASPE Subproject - Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions (TUNE In)

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Mar 24, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder Asperger Syndrome Autistic Disorder

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test a novel, cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, named TUNE In (Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions), includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including social motivation, social anxiety, social cognition, social skills, and generalization of the skills to community settings. The Investigators will test the efficacy of TUNE In to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using a randomized controlled trial using the SRS-2 as the primary outcome measure.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called TUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions for people with asperger syndrome, autism, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions

A cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. TUNE In includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including social motivation, social anxiety, social cognition, and social skills.