Sibling support: new program aims to help brothers and sisters of autistic people

NCT ID NCT06361147

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hellenic Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether a 6-session psychoeducation program could improve autism knowledge, sibling relationships, well-being, and resilience in 88 adult siblings of people with autism. Participants were all neurotypical adults living in Greece. The program was designed to provide tailored support, and no risks were identified. Results may point to a simple way to help families.

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Active substance: psychoeducational program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to support siblings of autistic individuals, improving family dynamics and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in Greece using newly developed questionnaires not yet published in peer-reviewed journals, so results may not be widely generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SIBLING RELATIONS

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Locations

Hellenic Mediterranean University

Heraklion, Crete, 82102, Greece

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