Dynamic Interactive Social Cognition Virtual Reality training for adults with autism spectrum disorder
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON29155
- Lead Sponsor
- ErasmusMC
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 25
Inclusion Criteria
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, determined by a structured observation (ADOS in the previous three years) or a confirmed ASD diagnosis by a clinician
2. Age 18 – 65
3. Indication of impaired social cognition by the treating therapist,
Exclusion Criteria
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
1. An estimated IQ below 70
2. Substance dependence
3. Insufficient proficiency of the Dutch language
4. Presence of a relevant psychiatric or neurological disorder such as dementia, epilepsy or organic brain damage
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method We will test the VR Social Cognition Training (SCT)for people with ASD in a feasibility study. We will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore the efficacy of VR SCT, and based on the results, improve the intervention protocol using input from clinical providers (experts by training) and participants (experts by experience).<br>In a pilot-study we explore a Virtual Reality based intervention, to enhance social cognition of adults diagnosed with autism. Primary outcomes of this study are:<br>- Feasibility and Acceptance of the intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To explore suitable outcome measures and the effects of VR SCT on social cognitive, social anxiety, social behavioural, neurocognitive outcome measures and social functioning in people with autism spectrum disorder.