Can a social skills class help teens with rare disorders avoid depression?
NCT ID NCT06612333
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested a French version of the PEERS social skills program for 64 adolescents and young adults with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal was to see if improving social skills could lower their risk of anxiety and depression. Participants attended the program with a family member or friend, and researchers measured changes in social skills, friendships, and emotional well-being.
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Locations
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Necker - Enfants Malades Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75015, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
PEERS social skills training program (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could help teens with rare neurodevelopmental disorders build social skills and reduce their risk of anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 64 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires a family member or friend to participate, which may limit who can benefit.
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