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Study NCT ID: NCT06361147
Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted: 2024-04-11
First Post: 2024-03-28

Brief Title: Psychoeducation of Adult Siblings of ASD People Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: Hellenic Mediterranean University
Organization: Hellenic Mediterranean University

Study Overview

Official Title: The Effect of Psychoeducation on Adult Siblings of People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2024-09
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to apply a psychoeducational program in adult siblings of people with ASD as a means to provide knowledge related to the disorder and improving their quality of life

The psycho-educational program will be implemented in adult siblings of people with ASD and its effectiveness will be assessed

Participation in this program is expected to contribute in the improvement of the quality of life of the participants their siblings with ASD and those related to them No risk is identified
Detailed Description: Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD is a neurodevelopmental lifelong disorder of which prevalence has been significantly increased through the decades Notwithstanding the abundant research finding on the ASD people and their parents regarding their mental health quality of life etc limited evidence exists regarding the siblings of people with ASD The aim of this study is to apply a psychoeducational program for ASD in adult siblings of people with ASD as a means of providing disorder - related knowledge and improving their quality of life The psychoeducational program will provide basic knowledge about ASD training on behavioral management acceptance and ongoing support to serve the needs of people with ASD and their caregivers

This study will be a randomized controlled trial RCT with voluntary participation The psycho-educational program will be implemented in adult siblings of people with ASD free of charge it will be conducted online by certified trainers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its effectiveness will be assessed The sample will be recruited from the general population of Greece Four groups each divided into experimental groups and control groups will be randomized

To evaluate the effectiveness of the program participants will be asked to complete the online questionnaires three times before the psychoeducation after completion and three months later

Participation in this program is expected to contribute in the improvement of the quality of life of the participants their siblings with ASD and those related to them No risk is identified

This study is part of a doctoral thesis in progress at the Hellenic Mediterranean University HELMEPA Department of Social Work

The study is expected to start in April 2024 and to be completed about six months later

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None