Autism study probes how adults see themselves
NCT ID NCT02747056
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how autism affects personal identity in adults without intellectual disability. Researchers compared 102 autistic adults to healthy controls using memory tests and questionnaires about self-concept. The goal was to understand how autism influences the way people recall their past and define who they are.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could improve understanding of how autistic adults form and recall their personal identity, potentially guiding future support strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it cannot directly change outcomes. Results may not apply to all autistic individuals, especially those with intellectual disability.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2016
- Finished
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Oct 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Study A \& B, Adults with autism spectrum disorders without intellectual deficiency Inclusion criteria: * adults with autism spectrum disorders * 18 to 65 years old Exclusion criteria: * treatment with benzodiazepines Study A \& B, control adults Inclusion criteria: * healthy volunteers * 18 to 65 years old Exclusion criteria: * psychiatric disorders
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, 67091, France
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