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The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Social Cognitive Training for Autistic Adults:Protocol for STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-Functional Skills) Randomized Clinical Trial
| Τίτλος: | The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Social Cognitive Training for Autistic Adults:Protocol for STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-Functional Skills) Randomized Clinical Trial |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Andresen, Johannes, Jeppesen, Alberte C E, Due, Anne Sofie, Mariegaard, Lise Sandvig, Parvaiz, Rizwan, Hjorthøj, Carsten, Pinkham, Amy Elizabeth, Nordentoft, Merete, Letnar, Gasper, Jepsen, Jens Richardt Møllegaard, Glenthøj, Louise Birkedal |
| Πηγή: | Andresen, J, Jeppesen, A C E, Due, A S, Mariegaard, L S, Parvaiz, R, Hjorthøj, C, Pinkham, A E, Nordentoft, M, Letnar, G, Jepsen, J R M & Glenthøj, L B 2026, 'The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Social Cognitive Training for Autistic Adults : Protocol for STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-Functional Skills) Randomized Clinical Trial', JMIR Research Protocols, vol. 15, e72854. https://doi.org/10.2196/72854 |
| Έτος έκδοσης: | 2026 |
| Συλλογή: | University of Copenhagen: Research / Forskning ved Københavns Universitet |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Humans, Adult, Virtual Reality, Autistic Disorder/therapy, Quality of Life, Male, Female, Social Cognition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/methods, Social Skills, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Young Adult, Cognitive Training, Equivalence Trials as Topic |
| Περιγραφή: | BACKGROUND: Autistic adults constitute a growing and largely overlooked population with limited clinical and research resources. Social cognitive impairments are key deficits faced by this population, significantly impacting social interactions, educational and vocational functioning, and quality of life. Interventions targeting social cognition in autistic adults have shown promising results. Recent studies investigating the effect of virtual reality (VR)-based interventions for autistic adults have provided preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of using this innovative technology. These studies indicate that VR interventions can enhance functional and social skills and improve specific neurocognitive and social cognitive functions. However, large-scale randomized clinical trials are urgently needed to fully assess the effectiveness of VR-based interventions for autistic adults. OBJECTIVE: This protocol aims to provide a comprehensive description of the design and methodology of the STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-Functional Skills) trial. METHODS: STEPS is a clinical, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group superiority trial. A total of 140 participants will be allocated to receive either virtual reality-based social cognitive training (VRSCT) + treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU alone. The experimental group will receive 12 weekly 1-hour sessions of VRSCT, aiming at improving psychosocial functioning and social cognition through exposure to virtual social environments. The intervention comprises 3 core modules, namely emotions, social understanding, and complex social interactions. The exact content and duration of TAU received by each participant will be mapped and documented upon trial completion. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, at cessation of the intervention (3 months post baseline), and at 6 months post baseline. RESULTS: Participant enrollment began in May 2024. As of February 2025 (initial manuscript submission), 34 participants had been ... |
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| Γλώσσα: | English |
| ISSN: | 1929-0748 |
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| DOI: | 10.2196/72854 |
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Social cognitive impairments are key deficits faced by this population, significantly impacting social interactions, educational and vocational functioning, and quality of life. Interventions targeting social cognition in autistic adults have shown promising results. Recent studies investigating the effect of virtual reality (VR)-based interventions for autistic adults have provided preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of using this innovative technology. These studies indicate that VR interventions can enhance functional and social skills and improve specific neurocognitive and social cognitive functions. However, large-scale randomized clinical trials are urgently needed to fully assess the effectiveness of VR-based interventions for autistic adults. OBJECTIVE: This protocol aims to provide a comprehensive description of the design and methodology of the STEPS (Social Cognitive Training Enhancing Pro-Functional Skills) trial. METHODS: STEPS is a clinical, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group superiority trial. A total of 140 participants will be allocated to receive either virtual reality-based social cognitive training (VRSCT) + treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU alone. The experimental group will receive 12 weekly 1-hour sessions of VRSCT, aiming at improving psychosocial functioning and social cognition through exposure to virtual social environments. The intervention comprises 3 core modules, namely emotions, social understanding, and complex social interactions. The exact content and duration of TAU received by each participant will be mapped and documented upon trial completion. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, at cessation of the intervention (3 months post baseline), and at 6 months post baseline. RESULTS: Participant enrollment began in May 2024. 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