Modifying emotion perception in adults with autism spectrum conditions

Modifying emotion perception in adults with autism spectrum conditions: a double-blind placebo-controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN97201297

Enrollment

Registered

2012-07-30

Start date

2012-06-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-03-04

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum Conditions Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Emotion recognition training versus control. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups 1. Treatment (in which we attempt to change the perception of

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants will be Service Users of the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service who have been diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Condition 2. Participants will be aged 18 years or over 3. Participants will have English as a first language or an equivalent level of fluency

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Learning or intellectual disability 2. Severe enduring mental illness 3. History of severe head injury or trauma 4. Current use of antipsychotic medication 5. Uncorrected visual impairment 6. Participants deemed by the investigator or clinical team (Bristol Autism Spectrum Service) to be unable to complete the task 7. Participants deemed by the investigator or clinical team to be unable to give informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in balance point on neutral to happy morph sequence	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Reading the mind in the eyes test (Revised): Baron-Cohen, S., Wheelwright, S., Hill, J., Raste, Y., & Plumb, I. (2001). The " Reading the Mind in the Eyes" Test Revised Version: A Study with Normal Adults, and Adults with Asperger Syndrome or High-functioning Autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 42(2), 241-251 2. Beck Depression Inventory ii (BDI-ii) score- Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Brown, G.K. (1996), Manual for Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). San Antonio, TX, Psychology Corporation. 3. Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R). Ritvo et al. (2011). The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R): a scale to assist the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults: an international validation study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(8), 1076-1089.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Reading the mind in the eyes test (Revised): Baron-Cohen, S., Wheelwright, S., Hill, J., Raste, Y., & Plumb, I. (2001). The " Reading the Mind in the Eyes" Test Revised Version: A Study with Normal Adults, and Adults with Asperger Syndrome or High-functioning Autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 42(2), 241-251 2. Beck Depression Inventory ii (BDI-ii) score- Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Brown, G.K. (1996), Manual for Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). San Antonio, TX, Psychology Corporation. 3. Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R). Ritvo et al. (2011). The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R): a scale to assist the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults: an international validation study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(8), 1076-1089.

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Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026