First CRUSH: Piloting the Preliminary Feasibility and Acceptability of the Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH) Curriculum

Last updated: August 19, 2024
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Williams Syndrome

Autism

Treatment

Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH)

Clinical Study ID

NCT05910658
FP01030935
  • Ages 18-30
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching.

  • Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials.

Participants will complete:

  • A screening call.

  • Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

  • 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing).

  • 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 to 30 years old;

  • Documentation of a prior diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or receipt ofservices based on an ASD diagnosis;

  • Ability to provide consent for the protocol and understand task demands (i.e.,approximately WASI-2 full scale IQ of 70 or above);

  • Fluent in English

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-English-speaking participants (less than 50% of speech in English);

  • Known genetic etiology of ASD (e.g., Fragile X);

  • Major mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis).

  • Live more than 35 miles from Two Brookline Place, Brookline, MA where interventionsessions will be offered.

Study Design

Total Participants: 8
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Competence in Romance and Understanding Sexual Health (CRUSH)
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 18, 2024

Study Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral intervention in designed to provide sexual education and improve the behavioral skills of autistic adults for intimate relationships, called CRUSH.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Acquire feasibility and acceptability data for delivery of the CRUSH curriculum in a group didactic setting plus 1-1 coaching.

  • Acquire feasibility and acceptability data regarding the assessment battery for future clinical trials.

Participants will complete:

  • A screening call.

  • Provide documentation of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

  • 3 visits to assess knowledge and behaviors related to dating and sexual health at each point throughout the training curriculum (before beginning, midway, and after finishing).

  • 15-20 training sessions to participate in the CRUSH curriculum. After each session, provide feedback about the session.

Connect with a study center

  • Boston Children's Hospital, Two Brookline Place

    Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
    United States

    Site Not Available

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