Museum visits to support social and emotional well‑being in autistic adults
Official title: Exploring the Feasibility of Social Prescription in People on the Autism Spectrum
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT07768332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether visiting the National Taiwan Museum can help improve social participation and well-being for autistic adults aged 18–50.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07768332 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–50 with autism spectrum disorder and normal-range intellectual functioning who can participate in the activities and consent to recording.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with conditions severely limiting participation or who do not benefit from social activities may not experience measurable improvements.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study will enroll about 90 autistic adults with average-range intellectual functioning from National Taiwan University Hospital. Participants will choose one of three museum-based activities: a solo museum visit, five guided group visits with discussions, or visiting with a friend. The trial is nonrandomized and assigns about 30 participants to each option. Outcomes will be assessed through baseline and follow-up questionnaires, with optional audio and video recording during activities. The project aims to determine if museum-based social prescribing can enhance social participation and emotional well-being in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved social engagement and emotional well-being through structured or self-guided museum experiences.
How similar studies have gone: Social prescribing has shown promise in various populations, but this specific museum-based approach in autistic adults is exploratory and relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. * Have intellectual functioning within the normal range. * Be willing and able to participate in the study procedures. * Be willing to attend the relevant museum activities and group discussions, when applicable. * Agree to audio and video recording during relevant study activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Are unwilling to complete the required assessments. * Have a serious physical or psychiatric condition that limits their physical stamina, emotional capacity, or ability to understand and complete the study procedures. * Refuse audio or video recording.
Where it's running
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yi-Ling Chien, MD, PhD
- Email: ntuh.peers@gmail.com
- Phone: +866+223123456
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.