Autism Traits in Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder: Associations With Parental Broader Autism Phenotype

NCT07106840 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: AnkaraCH_SAD_Autism_2025_01E2-24-6099
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 109
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to examine autism-related traits in adolescents diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) and to evaluate their associations with broader autism phenotype (BAP) features in their parents. A total of 109 adolescents aged 11-17 and their parents were included. Standardized scales were used to assess social anxiety severity and autism traits in adolescents, and BAP characteristics in parents.

Conditions

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD); Autistic Disorder

Keywords

Phobia, Social; Anxiety; Autistic Disorder; Parents; Social Interaction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Social Anxiety Severity

  Severity of social anxiety symptoms measured by the Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form.

  At baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Autism Traits in Adolescents

  At baseline

Other Outcomes (1)

• Parental Broader Autism Phenotype

  At baseline

Interventions

No intervention (observational study) OTHER

This is an observational study with no intervention applied.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 11 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study included 109 adolescents aged 11-17 years diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, along with their biological parents. The sample consisted of 87 females and 22 males. Participants were recruited prospectively from clinical outpatient settings.

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged 11-17 years diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAB). Availability of at least one biological parent willing to participate. Ability to provide informed consent/assent.

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of intellectual disability or severe neurological disorder. Comorbid psychiatric diagnoses that could interfere with assessment (e.g., psychosis).
• Non-fluency in the language of assessment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara City Hospital Bilkent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, 06810, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Phobia, Social; Autistic Disorder; Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Observation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Mental Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Methods; Investigative Techniques

Study Officials

• Şermin Bilgen Ulgar, Medical Doctor

  Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 30, 2025
• First Posted: August 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 11, 2024
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2025
• Study Completion: March 1, 2025
• Last Updated: August 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF

Locations

TU (1)