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NCT06859918 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
A NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06859918: Recruiting NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT06859918 is a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06859918, a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to test a novel, cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, named TUNE In (Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions), includes components to address the many behavioral domains involved in social functioning, including social motivation, social anxiety, social cognition, social skills, and generalization of the skills to community settings. The Investigators will test the efficacy of TUNE In to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using a randomized controlled trial using the SRS-2 as the primary outcome measure.
Primary Outcome
A 65 item self-report measure that identifies the presence and severity of social impairment within the autism spectrum.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL TUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Brodkin Lab: Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06859918 shows while recruiting
NCT06859918 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which TUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions is the first listed.
NCT06859918 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06859918 about?
NCT06859918 is a clinical study titled "Randomized Clinical Trial of TUNE In 3.0: A Social/Emotional Program for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder". The purpose of this study is to test a novel, cognitive behavioral treatment strategy to improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, named TUNE In (Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions), includes components to address the many behavior...
What is the current status of trial NCT06859918?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-03-24. Estimated completion is 2027-12.
What conditions does trial NCT06859918 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06859918?
The interventions under investigation include: TUNE In: Training to Understand and Navigate Emotions and Interactions (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06859918?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06859918 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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