Exploring attachment styles in autistic adults
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attachment. An Explorative Study of Attachment Styles in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parnassia Groep · NCT06375226
This study looks at how different attachment styles affect adults with autism to better understand their relationships and feelings.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Parnassia Groep (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06375226 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the relationship between attachment styles and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults. It aims to explore how attachment styles manifest in individuals diagnosed with ASD and to understand the implications of these relationships. By focusing on adults aged 18 to 65 with a primary diagnosis of ASD, the research seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature, which has largely overlooked adult populations. The study will involve observational assessments of attachment styles among 60 participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and an IQ above 80.
Not a fit: Patients with acute psychosis, acute suicidality, or an intellectual disability may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of attachment in autistic adults, potentially leading to improved therapeutic approaches.
How similar studies have performed: While research on attachment in children with ASD has been conducted, studies focusing on adults with ASD are limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria are: * a primary clinical diagnosis of DSM-5 ASD (APA, 2013) * age 18 - 65 years * no intellectual disability (IQ \> 80) Exclusion Criteria: * acute psychosis * acute suicidality * psychotic disorder * intellectual disability (IQ \< 80)
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam, South Holland
- ParnassiaGroep Antes — Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Richard Vuijk, Dr. — Parnassia Groep Antes
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Bohnen, MSc
- Email: s.bohnen@anteszorg.nl
- Phone: +31653386139
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.
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attachtment, Adults