Evaluating a social skills program for adolescents with rare neurodevelopmental disorders
Evaluation of the French Version of the PEERS Social Skills Training Program for Adolescents With Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders / PEERS-MRND
This study is testing a social skills program for teens and young adults with rare neurodevelopmental disorders to see if it helps them build better relationships and feel less anxious or depressed as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Imagine Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Ile-de-France) |
| Trial ID | NCT06612333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the French version of the PEERS social skills training program aimed at adolescents and young adults with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. It focuses on improving social skills and relationships to reduce the risk of anxiety and depression during the transition to adulthood. Participants aged 12 to 30 years will be assessed for their social skills development while enrolled in the program. The study aims to understand the overall benefits of this intervention in a vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 30 with rare neurodevelopmental disorders who can participate in the social skills program.
Not a fit: Patients with severe intellectual disabilities or those not psychiatrically stabilized may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce anxiety and depression in adolescents with rare neurodevelopmental disorders by enhancing their social skills.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with social skills training programs for similar populations, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Aged between 12 and 30 years, included at the start of the social skills program. * Patients with rare neurodevelopmental diseases * Patients benefiting from the social skills program * Appropriate level of verbal elaboration * Patient with a family member or a friend also participating in the social skills program Non-inclusion criteria : * Opposition of the patient or, if a minor, of his/her parents to participation in the study * Patient not psychiatrically stabilized: acute symptoms of anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders. * Severe intellectual disability
Where this trial is running
Paris, Ile-de-France
- Necker - Enfants Malades Hospital — Paris, Ile-de-France, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marlène Rio, Dr
- Email: marlene.rio@aphp.fr
- Phone: 01 44 49 40 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.