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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 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.

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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.

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

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-03-24
Est. Completion 2027-12
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06859918

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06859918 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include 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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