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Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, month 3, month 12
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CAPS Trial Summary
This trial will develop and test a novel support service for autistic adults to improve their health and well-being, leveraging existing infrastructure and input from experts.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking autistic adults aged 18-30 living in Philadelphia County, who want to improve their social or daily life skills and have a confirmed autism diagnosis. Participants must be able to give informed consent and express challenges in major life areas like social interactions or work.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The CAPS program is being tested, which is peer support given by individuals with lived experience of autism. The study aims to develop this novel service further and assess its effectiveness through a pilot randomized controlled trial before larger-scale implementation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves peer-support rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience varying degrees of emotional discomfort during discussions or while receiving feedback from peers.
CAPS Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, month 3, month 12
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, month 3, month 12
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Cognitive Flexibility
Change in Hope
Change in Internalized Stigma
+11 moreCAPS Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: experimental armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals who receive CAPS
Group II: controlActive Control1 Intervention
Individuals who receive treatment as usual
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Drexel UniversityLead Sponsor
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47,661 Total Patients Enrolled
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21,059 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Temple UniversityOTHER
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82,933 Total Patients Enrolled
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636 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
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2,689,659 Total Patients Enrolled
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40,352 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 30 years old.I am able to understand and remember information to give informed consent.I struggle with daily activities like work, school, or social interactions.I want to improve my ability in a specific area.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: experimental arm
- Group 2: control
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is this research initiative open to elderly participants?
"Per the regulations of this medical study, only participants between 18 and 30 years old are permitted to enroll."
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Do I qualify to participate in this research trial?
"Those with ASD between 18 and 30 years old are eligible for participation in this trial. 40 patients will be admitted to the study in total."
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Is this experiment currently in need of volunteers?
"Clinicaltrials.gov states that this clinical experiment is no longer accepting patients, having first been posted on January 1st 2023 and last modified on the 18th of January. However, 202 other trials are still recruiting participants at present."
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