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Teaching friendship: a new approach to help teens with autism connect

NCT ID NCT05857813

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests a structured, parent-assisted social skills program called PEERS® for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to teach practical skills for making and maintaining friendships. Researchers will measure changes in social communication, friendship quality, and emotional understanding to see if the program helps teens navigate social challenges.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PEERS® social skills training program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical way to help teens with autism build lasting friendships and navigate social situations more confidently.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and results may vary. Social skills training may not work for everyone, and improvements might not persist long-term.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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

Started

Jan 2022

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

11 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * aged 11-20 years, currently enrolled in school between the sixth grade of elementary school and the third year of high school * with a clinical diagnosis of ASD from a licensed mental health or medical professional based on DSM-5 * experiencing social difficulties as reported by parents in a structured intake interview * scored ≧ 26 on the caregiver-reported Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), indicating clinical impairment associated with ASD * demonstrating verbal fluency in Chinese * with a full-scale IQ \> 70 on WAIS-IV * with motivation to participate in the intervention; * with a caregiver who was fluent in Chinese and willing to participate as a social coach in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of major mental illness (e.g., bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or neurological diseases that might hinder participation in the treatment * visual impairment and/or hearing impairment that would preclude participation in group-based social activities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

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