New online sex ed program aims to empower autistic adults in korea
NCT ID NCT07234253
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a new online sex education program called 'Our Love, Our Style' for autistic young adults in South Korea. The program covers relationships, consent, and sexual health over 10 weekly sessions. Researchers want to see if it improves knowledge and relationship skills, and whether it is practical and well-liked by participants. The study involves 30 people and is a first step toward better support for this community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Our Love, Our Style (OLOS) – a 10-session online group program on sexuality and relationships
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an evidence-based model for sexual health education tailored to autistic adults in non-Western cultures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, single-arm pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is still being tested for feasibility and may not show clear benefits.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * previous medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD based on DSM-5 using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) * Verbal ability sufficient to produce full sentences (i.e. ADOS-2 Module 4 language level) * Full-Scale IQ equal to or above 70 Exclusion Criteria: \- Presence of prominent hallucinations or delusions
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korea University
Seoul, South Korea
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