NCT07222982Recruiting
Social Groups for Autistic Young Adults (SDARIYA)
Social Groups for Autistic Young Adults (SDARI)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 31 Oct 2025 · Not updated for over 12 months - ask the site whether it is still open
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This is a clinical trial that will test whether a group program called SDARI (Socio-dramatic Affective Relational Intervention) can help autistic young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 feel more connected to others and improve their social relationships. The study will try to answer: Can SDARI be used successfully with autistic adults? Does SDARI help people feel more connected, supported, and mentally well? There are two groups in the study. One group will participate in the SDARI program, and the other group will do different structured activities that don't focus on social connection. Researchers will compare the two groups to see if SDARI leads to better outcomes. Participants will: Complete screening to confirm eligibility (including autism traits and IQ) Attend weekly in-person group sessions for 10 weeks Take part in games and activities designed to support connection and collaboration Complete surveys and interviews before, during, and after the program Have the option to choose someone close to them (like a friend or family member) to fill out surveys about their experiences
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 54 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 1 Oct 2025
- Start date
- 15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion date
- Feb 2030
- Lead sponsor
- Drexel University
- Diseases
- Autism
- NCT number
- NCT07222982
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 54
- From 15 Jan 2026 to the primary completion date, Feb 2030
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Have a severe medical or psychiatric condition preventing them from safely completing study activities
Age
- Are still enrolled in high school (or an equivalent program) or are not between the ages of 18-30 years old
Other
- 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
Who the study is looking for
- 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
Age in the registry: 18 years to 30 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Philadelphia | United States | Recruiting |
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