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New treatment option for Autism
Official title Testing Conversational Agents as a Digital Companion
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07533331
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- There is a need and opportunity to improve the supports, transitions, and life outcomes of people with autism spectrum disorder. Compared to their neurotypical peers, autistic teenagers and adults report poorer mental health and quality of life and have higher rates of unemployment or underemployment and low participation in post-secondary education.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35
You may be able to join if
- formal autism diagnosis per qualified professional.
- holds a job, volunteers, or attends college/vocational school where they participate in regular course work, classrooms, settings.
- drives or independently uses public transportation/ride share.
- makes medical decisions and manages finances.
- purchases groceries and cooks meals.
You likely can't join if
- an intellectual disability.
- serious mental illness requiring psychiatric evaluation, intervention or in-patient hospitalizations in the past month.
- suicidal ideation or attempts in the past month.
- diagnosed sleep disorder in the past month.
- pregnancy.
- planned absences that interfere with study participation.
See the full eligibility criteria
- formal autism diagnosis per qualified professional.
- holds a job, volunteers, or attends college/vocational school where they participate in regular course work, classrooms, settings.
- drives or independently uses public transportation/ride share.
- makes medical decisions and manages finances.
- purchases groceries and cooks meals.
- engages in leisure activities with peers.
- reads and comprehends spoken and written English.
- able to complete surveys and informed consent independently.
- able and willing to identify a trusted informant (such as a good friend, parent proxy or mentor who knows them well) for additional context, if needed. (11) 24/7 access to a personal mobile phone with SMS text...
- an intellectual disability.
- serious mental illness requiring psychiatric evaluation, intervention or in-patient hospitalizations in the past month.
- suicidal ideation or attempts in the past month.
- diagnosed sleep disorder in the past month.
- pregnancy.
- planned absences that interfere with study participation.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bloomington, Indiana, United States
- Muncie, Indiana, United States
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Compensation & support
Travel support may be available.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you, and this study mentions travel support. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bloomington, Indiana, United States; Muncie, Indiana, United States; Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.