Targeting the Sensory Disturbance in Autism Spectrum Disorder
ConditionAutistic Disorders Spectrum
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-45
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
About this trial
This study aims to establish a cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) based virtual exposure (VR) exposure program to train ASD adults coping with everyday sensory scenarios. Through the practice and training, the ASD participants may learn the strategy to deal with the common sensory scenarios and master the anxiety around the exposure. The anticipatory anxiety and the maladaptive behaviors may be decreased along with the process of desensitization, while the functional impairment related to sensory sensitivity can partly be recovered.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
young adult aged between 18 and 45 years who had a diagnosis of ASD from a licensed mental health or medical professional based on DSM-5;
has sensory and social problems as reported by the participant and the caregiver;
is motivated to participate in the treatment;
is fluent in Chinese;
Disqualifiers
A history of major mental illness (e.g., bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or neurological diseases;
visual impairment and/or hearing impairment that would preclude participation in the CBT-based VR exposure program
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- CBT-based VR exporsure program
Treatment groups
90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov