Dynamic Interactive Social Cognition Virtual Reality training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DISCoVR-A): a pilot study

Dynamic Interactive Social Cognition Virtual Reality training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DISCoVR-A): a pilot study - DISCoVR-A

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON48561

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-12

Start date

2018-10-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-15

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Conditions

Autism Autism spectrum disorder

Interventions

The VR SCT consists of sixteen sessions, during a 12-week timeframe. Session lasts 60 minutes. During sessions, social cognition is trained in virtual environments. The intervention consists of thre

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, determined by a structured interview (ADOS/3Di) in the previous three years or a confirmed ASD diagnosis by a clinician 2. Age 18 * 65 3. Indication of impaired social cognition by the treating therapist

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. An estimated IQ below 70 2. Substance dependence 3. Insufficient proficiency of the Dutch language 4. Presence of a relevant psychiatric or neurological disorder such as dementia, epilepsy or organic brain damage

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Acceptability, utility and feasibility of the intervention, measured using questionnaires and interviews.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Social cognitive and neurocognitive outcome measures	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)