Psychoeducation for older adults with autism

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to improve the detection and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in older adults by training mental health care providers in the Netherlands. It also seeks to provide a psychoeducation program tailored for older adults diagnosed with ASD, which is currently scarce in the region. The program is designed to enhance understanding and acceptance of the diagnosis, improve coping strategies, and ultimately increase the quality of life for participants. The study will compare outcomes between those receiving psychoeducation and those who do not.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* minimum of 55 years old.
* diagnosed with ASD or a probability diagnosis by a multidisciplinary team according to the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline, as confirmed by the DSM-5 interview for ASD (Spek, n.d.), or the Netherlands Interview for Diagnosis of ASD in adults (NIDA; Vuijk, 2023)

Exclusion Criteria:

* comorbid mental disorder that needs acute treatment and severely interferes with a group treatment (for example psychosis),
* a major neurocognitive disorder (for example dementia or acquired brain injury),
* substance abuse disorder, that requires detoxification, and/or
* an IQ below 70.

Where it's running

• GGz Breburg PersonaCura
  Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands Recruiting
• Dimence
  Deventer, Netherlands Recruiting
• GGNet Ouderen (Elderly)
  Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands Active not recruiting
• Mondriaan Ouderen (Elderly)
  Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands Active not recruiting
• Vincent van Gogh Ouderen (Elderly)
  Venray, Limburg, Netherlands Active not recruiting
• Reinier van Arkel
  's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Arjan Videler, Dr. — Tilburg University, GGz Breburg
• Study coordinator: Arjan Videler, Dr.
• Email: a.c.videler@tilburguniversity.edu
• Phone: +3188-0162336

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.