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Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

NCT02139514 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2016-10-26

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to predict and explain on the basis of brain function and structure the behavioral and brain effects of an evidence-based intervention for adults with high-functioning autism, Virtual Reality-Social Cognition Training (Kandalaft et al., 2012; Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders). Adults with autism will be randomly assigned to receive either (a) two hours per week of intervention services for five weeks, or (b) a treatment as usual control. The intervention will focus on enhancing social skills, social cognition, and social functioning. Outcome measures will evaluate changes in these social skills, cognition, and functioning using standardized assessments. We will perform structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at three time points-before, during, and after treatment (i.e., Time Point #1, 2, and 3).

Conditions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training

Social skills training via virtual reality with trained therapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Texas

    collaborator OTHER

  • Yale University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-01-31
Primary Completion
2016-06-30
Completion
2016-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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