Developing an Intervention Facilitating the Use of Eye Contact in Adults With Autism

NCT06924008 | Recruiting DMC

• 2 other identifiers: 559903Dimence Groep
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to develop a methodological intervention for adults with autism that will help them reduce problems arising from eye contact.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Relative (Related Person); Care Giver

Keywords

Intervention; Eye contact; Autism Spectrum Disorder; ASD; Intervention Mapping

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Developing an intervention using the Intervention Mapping method.

  An effective intervention for adults with autism that reduces their difficulty with eye contact problems, with use of Intervention Mapping. The Intervention Mapping protocol consists of six steps, with a number of tasks described for each step. These steps are carried out within focus groups, with two months of time set aside for each step. The six steps of the Intervention Mapping process are: Step 1: Needs assessment Step 2: Change objectives Step 3: Theoretical methods and practical techniques Step 4: Programme design and production Step 5: Program Adoption and Implementation Step 6: Evaluation

  Up to 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adults with autism, caregivers of adults with autism, and healthcare providers (psychiatrists, psychologists and nursing specialists in psychiatry).

You may qualify if:

• Adults classified with autism, determined according to an internationally recognized classification system.
• Outpatient treatment within a specialized autism center in the Netherlands.
• Able to understand the topics to be discussed.
• Motivation to participate in research.

You may not qualify if:

• No good command of the Dutch language.
• Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study.
• Mentally too unstable to participate in the study.
• Familiarity with treatment in the VGZ.
• Adults without DSM classification.
• Living in the Netherlands.
• Able to understand the topics to be discussed.
• Motivation to participate in research.
• No good command of the Dutch language.
• Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs during the study.
• Practicing psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or nurse specialist at an autism expertise center in the Netherlands.
• Living in the Netherlands.
• Motivation to participate in research.
• \- No good command of the Dutch language.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• UMC Utrecht: lead
• Dimence Groep: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Dimence Groep

Deventer, Overijssel, 7416 SB, Netherlands

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Nynke Boonstra, Professor

  UMC Utrecht

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Jos Boer, MSc

CONTACT

+31 6 20083507; j.c.boer-30@umcutrecht.nl

Nynke Boonstra, Professor

CONTACT

tboonst2@umcutrecht.nl

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 6 Days
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MSc

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 28, 2025
• First Posted: April 11, 2025
• Study Start: July 7, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 3, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 2, 2026
• Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

NL (1)