New study aims to help older adults with autism get the recognition they deserve

NCT ID NCT06127472

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to improve how healthcare professionals recognize autism in older adults and to test a psychoeducation program for those diagnosed. Around 120 participants aged 55 and older with an autism diagnosis will take part. The goal is to see if better training for doctors and a structured education course can improve quality of life, acceptance, and coping for older adults with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dimence

    RECRUITING

    Deventer, Netherlands

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  • GGNet Ouderen (Elderly)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Apeldoorn, Gelderland, 7334 DZ, Netherlands

  • GGz Breburg PersonaCura

    RECRUITING

    Tilburg, North Brabant, 5025JE, Netherlands

    Contact

  • GGz Mediant

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    Enschede, Overijssel, 7546 TA, Netherlands

  • GGz NHN Frailty

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Hoorn, North Holland, 1624 NP, Netherlands

  • GGz WNB Ouderen (Elderly)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Halsteren, North Brabant, 4661AA, Netherlands

  • GGzE Nestor

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Eindhoven, North Brabant, 5623 KW, Netherlands

  • Mondriaan Ouderen (Elderly)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Heerlen, Limburg, 6419PJ, Netherlands

  • Reinier van Arkel

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, 5223 GZ, Netherlands

  • SeneVita GGZ

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Eindhoven, North Brabant, 5632 CW, Netherlands

  • Vincent van Gogh Ouderen (Elderly)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Venray, Limburg, 5804 AV, Netherlands