Autism and Attachment. An Explorative Study of Attachment Styles in Autistic Adults.

NCT ID: NCT06375226

Last Updated: 2025-07-31

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-01

Study Completion Date

2026-01-01

Brief Summary

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The present study examines the relationship between attachment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.

Detailed Description

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Rationale: Previous research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attachment has improved understanding of the aetiology and development of the disorder. Research on adults with ASD, however is scarce. The study is focussed on attachment in adults with ASD. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore attachment styles of adults with ASD and examining the relationship between attachment and ASD.

The study requires 60 participants.

Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* a primary clinical diagnosis of DSM-5 ASD (APA, 2013)
* age 18 - 65 years
* no intellectual disability (IQ \> 80)

Exclusion Criteria

* acute psychosis
* acute suicidality
* psychotic disorder
* intellectual disability (IQ \< 80)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Parnassia Groep

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Stephanie Bohnen

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Richard Vuijk, Dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Parnassia Groep Antes

Locations

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ParnassiaGroep Antes

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Netherlands

Central Contacts

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Stephanie Bohnen, MSc

Role: CONTACT

+31653386139

Facility Contacts

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Stephanie Bohnen, MSc

Role: primary

+31653386139

Richard Vuijk, Dr.

Role: backup

+31883585428

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

View Document

Other Identifiers

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2023.0871

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2023.17

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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