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Can acting games help autistic adults make friends?

NCT ID NCT07222982

Symptom relief Sponsor: Drexel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 10-week group program called SDARI that uses acting games and activities to help autistic young adults (ages 18-30) feel more connected and improve their social relationships. Half the participants will do SDARI, while the other half does other structured activities. Researchers will compare the two groups to see if SDARI leads to better social outcomes and mental well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SDARI (Socio-dramatic Affective Relational Intervention) - a group-based program using acting games and activities to build social connection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new way to help autistic young adults feel less isolated and build stronger friendships.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

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

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2031

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 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have graduated from high school (or an equivalent program) and are between the ages of 18-30 years old * Demonstrate the ability to complete consent and all study measures and procedures in English * Score ≥ 65 on the RAADS * Score ≥ 70 on the KBIT-2R * Score ≥ 6 on the ADOS-2 Module 4 * Are physically able to complete study activities (e.g., no significant physical impairment or mental condition restricting participation in study activities). * Are physically able to travel to the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to attend all weekly study sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Are still enrolled in high school (or an equivalent program) or are not between the ages of 18-30 years old * Are unable to complete study measures and/or procedures in English * Are unable to complete consent procedures * Score ≤ 65 on the RAADS * Score ≤ 70 on the KBIT-2R * Score ≤ 6 on the ADOS-2 * Cannot physically complete study activities * Cannot physically travel to the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to attend study sessions * Have a severe medical or psychiatric condition preventing them from safely completing study activities

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Conditions

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autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Drexel University

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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