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Could a simple workbook improve life for autistic adults?

NCT ID NCT07630376

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a guided self-help workbook can help autistic adults feel better. Ten participants will use the workbook with a trained supporter over 4-6 sessions. They will fill out wellbeing questionnaires and share their thoughts in interviews. The goal is to see if the workbook is practical and liked, and if it might boost wellbeing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
guided self-help workbook
What this could lead to
If this workbook works, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to help autistic adults feel better and manage daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 people. It mainly checks if the workbook is usable, not if it truly improves wellbeing. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * A pre-existing diagnosis of autism OR on a waiting list for autism assessment OR self-identified as autistic and scoring above cut-off on the autism quotient (AQ-50) screening questionnaire. * Aged 18 years or over and able to give informed consent to participate. * Under the care of a community-based mental health team in Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and not due for discharge during the study period. * Have already completed assessment processes (including risk assessment) during intake by the clinical team and a management plan is in place. * The named clinician assesses that the individual is in sufficiently stable condition to participate in the study, and is likely to remain engaged in the intervention. * Proficiency in reading and writing English. * If on medication for mental health, the dose is stable (minimum of 3 months) with no planned changes during the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a moderate to severe learning disability that would limit independent engagement with self-help materials. * Engaged in another psychological therapy or psychologically-informed intervention, or due to begin another during the study. * Current acute mental health crisis or elevated risk to self/others requiring intensive intervention (assessed via clinical team judgement). * Insufficient capacity to engage with the study protocol or complete measures (as determined by the care team).

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder

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Autism Wellbeing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Maidstone, ME16 9PH, United Kingdom

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