Social Groups for Autistic Young Adults (SDARI)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 54
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Social Responsiveness
研究概览
简要总结
This is a clinical trial that will test whether a group program called SDARI (Socio-dramatic Affective Relational Intervention) can help autistic young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 feel more connected to others and improve their social relationships.
The study will try to answer:
Can SDARI be used successfully with autistic adults? Does SDARI help people feel more connected, supported, and mentally well?
There are two groups in the study. One group will participate in the SDARI program, and the other group will do different structured activities that don't focus on social connection. Researchers will compare the two groups to see if SDARI leads to better outcomes.
Participants will:
Complete screening to confirm eligibility (including autism traits and IQ) Attend weekly in-person group sessions for 10 weeks Take part in games and activities designed to support connection and collaboration Complete surveys and interviews before, during, and after the program Have the option to choose someone close to them (like a friend or family member) to fill out surveys about their experiences
详细描述
The proposed study will evaluate the Socio-dramatic Affective Relational Intervention (SDARI) in autistic young adults aged 18-30 years. SDARI is a group-based, performance-oriented intervention designed to support interpersonal engagement through structured, drama-based activities. The intervention emphasizes experiential learning and minimizes didactic instruction, focusing instead on affectively motivating games, collaborative interactions, and age-appropriate recreational activities.
Participants will be recruited through community organizations, university outreach channels, and autism service agencies. Eligibility will be determined through a multi-step screening process, including the RAADS, ADOS-2 Module 4, and KBIT-2R assessments. Eligible participants will be randomized into either the SDARI intervention group or a time-matched attention control group. Each group will meet weekly for 90-minute sessions over a 10-week period at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute.
The SDARI curriculum integrates three core components:
Use of improvisational and drama-based games tailored to the developmental stage and interests of autistic young adults.
Facilitation of peer-to-peer and participant-staff relationships to foster positive reinforcement and group cohesion.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
N/A participants, providers and PI will know what condition the individual is placed in.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Have graduated from high school (or an equivalent program) and are between the ages of 18-30 years old
- •Demonstrate the ability to complete consent and all study measures and procedures in English
- •Score ≥ 65 on the RAADS
- •Score ≥ 70 on the KBIT-2R
- •Score ≥ 6 on the ADOS-2 Module 4
- •Are physically able to complete study activities (e.g., no significant physical impairment or mental condition restricting participation in study activities).
- •Are physically able to travel to the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to attend all weekly study sessions
排除标准
- •Are still enrolled in high school (or an equivalent program) or are not between the ages of 18-30 years old
- •Are unable to complete study measures and/or procedures in English
- •Are unable to complete consent procedures
- •Score ≤ 65 on the RAADS
- •Score ≤ 70 on the KBIT-2R
- •Score ≤ 6 on the ADOS-2
- •Cannot physically complete study activities
- •Cannot physically travel to the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to attend study sessions
- •Have a severe medical or psychiatric condition preventing them from safely completing study activities
结局指标
主要结局
Social Responsiveness
时间窗: Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up)
measured by the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 (min= 0 and max=195), higher score= worse outcomes
次要结局
- Friendship(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Anxiety(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Depression(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Capacity for social and interpersonal pleasure(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Cognitive flexibility(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Loneliness(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Social processes/dimensions(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Empathy(Day 1 (Baseline) Week 10 (Post-intervention) Week 22 (3-Month Follow-up))
- Group cohesion(Week 1, Week 3, Week 5, Week 7, Week 8, Week 10)
- Social networks(Day -14 to Day 0; Week 1 to Week 2; Week 11 to Week 12)
研究者
Matthew Lerner
Principal Investigator
Drexel University