HEARTS R34 Feasibility Study, Autistic Participants

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test whether the 6 sessions HEARTS Healthy Relationships classes increases the satisfaction that autistic adults feel about their friendships and dating relationships compared to a 6 weeks online discussion group. The 6 HEARTS sessions cover: healthy and unhealthy relationships, launching new relationships, neurohealth, meeting and reconnecting, boundaries, and healthy endings. Participants who take part in this research study will be in this research study for three months. During this time, participants will be asked to complete two 30-minute and six 10-minute online surveys.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05608083

Run by

Boston University Charles River Campus

People needed

92

Starts

2023-02-01

Expected to finish

2024-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with autism by a healthcare provider or other professional
• Willing to be randomized to either HEARTS or the active control condition (ACC)
• Have not already participated in the study, nor in the HEARTS class previously
• English speaking

You may not qualify if…

• unwilling or unable to provide informed consent by themselves
• have participated at any time previously in HEARTS research or the HEARTS class
• are unable to understand English

Where it is running

• Boston University CRC — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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