N/A N=115 Randomized Other

Evaluation of SkillTalk for Autistic Young Adults

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

115

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2025

Primary outcome: Primary: Demonstrated Skill Score in Communication Skills. — 72.02; 79.33; 78.71; 74.65 score on a scale — p=<.001

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: SkillTalk for Autistic Young Adults (Other); Flyer Library (Other)
Age: Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: dfusion Inc
Primary completion: Aug 2024

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Demonstrated Skill Score in Communication Skills.	72.02; 79.33; 78.71; 74.65; 81.04; 81.17	<.001 sig
SECONDARY Participant Confidence & Satisfaction in Their Communication Skills	63.01; 63.10; 59.15; 59.57; 51.07; 53.22	.996
SECONDARY Interpersonal Competence Score	137.35; 138.34; 126.74; 129.19; 113.45; 118.65	.782
SECONDARY Coping With Rejection, Jealousy and Relationship Anxiety	47.60; 47.89; 52.58; 51.90; 54.88; 55.86	0.54
SECONDARY PROMIS Depression Scale T-Scores	57.79; 58.64; 58.20; 58.30; 58.31; 55.36	0.03 sig
SECONDARY Promise Anxiety Scale	63.71; 63.86; 62.66; 61.40; 62.11; 59.99	0.30
SECONDARY PROMIS Life Satisfaction Scale T-Scores	40.56; 41.62; 45.04; 47.78; 46.13; 50.04	0.06

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of using a Microskills video training library for young adults, aged 18-28, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to enhance their skills in developing and maintaining healthy relationships. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does using SkillTalk increase autistic young adults skills in the communications skills that are demonstrated in the video curriculum (skills: resolve conflict, compromise, give feedback)? * Does using SkillTalk increase reported confidence and satisfaction in communication and relationship skills? * Does using SkillTalk increase interpersonal competence? * Does using SkillTalk increase ability to cope with rejection? * Does using SkillTalk improve mental health and wellbeing? Participants will be asked to: * Take a survey at the beginning of the study, after one month the end of the study, and at 3-month follow up * Participate in recorded video calls with projects staff, comprised of 2-3 brief roleplay scenarios of relationship skills at the beginning of the study, after one month the end of the study, and at 3-month follow up * Watch a minimum of 85% of the 60 minutes of video assigned

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

young adults, aged 18-28
have ASD, with
reciprocal communication skills and receptive language skills.

Eligibility will be determined by study staff with screener questions posed to the participants about their age, ASD status (self-report based on self-determination), and comfort with the study activities.

Exclusion Criteria

Interested individuals participate in a consent screening call where they are asked to answer four simple questions about the information provided in the consent form. Participants who are unable to answer these questions correctly after prompting from study staff are excluded from the study.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06281171). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.